METRO Magazine announced the launch of its 2026 Motorcoach Awards and is inviting motorcoach operators, suppliers, and industry stakeholders to submit nominations now.

The annual awards program, now in its second decade, honors excellence in safety, operations, marketing, innovation, and leadership in the motorcoach industry.

Winners will be spotlighted in METRO’s print and online coverage and celebrated as the 2026 ABA Innovative Operator of the Year in Reno, Nevada, in January, and the UMA Operator of the Year in Birmingham, Alabama, in February.

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The 2026 awards build on a tradition of recognizing standout performers in the motorcoach industry. In recent years, San Antonio’s OK TOURS was honored as Innovative Operator of the Year, and Peter Pan Bus Lines of Springfield, Massachusetts, took home Motorcoach Operator of the Year. 

These awards acknowledge operators that push boundaries, adopt new technologies, and maintain exceptional performance standards.

Other past winners include Arrow Stage Lines, Martz Trailways, Northeast Charter, and Transportation Charter Services, who have earned recognition for safety, environmental leadership, and operational excellence. 

METRO’s Motorcoach Awards serve as both recognition and benchmarking for the industry. With rising competition, regulatory pressures, and evolving rider expectations, the awards spotlight best practices and promote the continuous modernization of the motorcoach sector. For operators, winning can enhance brand reputation, support marketing efforts, and validate investments in safety and innovation.

As METRO opens the call for nominations, the magazine invites operators — both large and small, as well as legacy and startup companies — to submit their success stories, performance data, and bold visions for 2026.

Submissions are now being accepted through Nov. 14.

For more information, please contact Executive Editor Alex Roman at alex.roman@bobit.com or call (310) 533-2589.