The article examines the phenomenon of the transit tourist – a user who travels mainly for everyday purposes (work, personal matters, visiting relatives). Such a person rarely pays attention to nearby tourist sites. The study aims to identify the reasons for low user engagement in visiting local attractions and to determine the potential of digital services for regional tourism development. Conducted in the Belgorod region, the study includes a quantitative survey of users aged 20 to 55, five in-depth interviews, and an analysis of thirty digital tourist services. The study revealed that the main obstacles to visiting regional attractions are the lack of information about local sites in existing routes. Additionally, inconvenience is created by the need to independently search for infrastructure and use separate services. It was also established that users are interested in digital solutions that combine navigation, tourist content, and information on infrastructure facilities. Based on the research results, the requirements for the user experience of digital tourist services were determined: simplicity of interaction, adaptability, and reduction of cognitive load. Particular attention was paid to the characteristics of user behavior in transit. The findings can be used in the development of digital solutions to increase the attractiveness of local tourism, improve user interaction, and form new scenarios for visiting regional tourist sites.