The winners of the UITP Awards 2026 have been revealed, and today we celebrate the people, projects and organisations that are pushing the boundaries of what public transport can achieve.
From bold climate action and digital innovation to exceptional passenger experiences and mobility equity and social inclusion, this year’s winners showcase the incredible work taking place across our sector, all over the world. Their achievements remind us that public transport is much more than moving people, it is about connecting communities, creating opportunities and building more sustainable cities for future generations.
Recognised as the public transport sector’s most prestigious awards programme, the UITP Awards shine a spotlight on projects that are making a real difference around the world. This year, we are proud to honour both Achievement Award winners, recognised for excellence in specific areas of public transport, and Impact Award winners, whose projects have delivered outstanding results within their regions.
Let’s meet our winners!
Achievement Award Winners
Meet the UITP Achievement Awards 2026 winners, displayed in the alphabetical order by the award category.
Climate Impact & Decarbonisation
Winner
Project
Guangzhou Public Transport Group Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Public Transport Electrification Project
Customer Experience & Modal Shift
Winner
Project
Redemob Consorcio
New Mobility: A Citizen-Centric Transformation in the Metropolitan Region of Goiânia, Brazil
Mobility Equity & Social Inclusion
Winner
Project
Municipalidad de Guatemala
Women Driving Change: Female Integration in Guatemala’s Electric Public Transport
Multimodal Integration & Mobility as-a-Service
Winner
Project
Ministry of Mobility of the State of Mexico
Modernization and Reorganization of Public Transport in Eastern Mexico State: Transforming the Lives of 10 Million People
Operational Excellence
Winner
Project
Category
New York City Transit
Automated Camera Enforcement (ACE)
Bus
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.
Smart Door to Door Travel Service to Commuters
Rail
Brisbane City Council
Brisbane River Ferry Services – KittyCat Network Review
Other modes
Public Transport/Urban Mobility Strategy & Planning
Winner
Project
TUA S.p.A. – Società Unica Abruzzese di Trasporto
“La Verde” – A Fully Electric BRT-Style Trolleybus Corridor for Medium-Sized Cities
Technological Innovation & Digital Transformation
Winner
Project
Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation
AI-driven Passenger Flow Management System at Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall Station
A global showcase of excellence
Every project submitted to the UITP Awards reflects the passion, expertise and determination that drive our sector forward. And we thank all who took the time to submit their worthy project.
Selected by an international jury of experts, the 2026 winners stood out for their ability to turn ambitious ideas into tangible results, delivering benefits for passengers, employees, cities, and the environment.
Together, these projects demonstrate how public transport organisations are responding to today’s challenges while preparing for tomorrow’s opportunities. They are setting new standards for innovation, sustainability and service excellence, and inspiring others across the world to do the same.
"The UITP Awards are a celebration of the talent, creativity and commitment that exist throughout our global public transport community. The 2026 winners have shown what is possible when vision is matched with action. Their projects are not only transforming mobility locally, but also inspiring positive change across the world. Congratulations to all our winners, finalists, and participants."
Mohamed Mezghani
UITP Secretary General
Impact Award Winners
Meet the UITP Impact Awards 2026 winners, displayed in the alphabetical order of the region.
Africa
Winner
Project
Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority – LAMATA
The Lagos Bus Industry Transition Program
Asia Pacific
Winner
Project
Kochi Metro Rail Ltd.
Kochi Metro Rail: A sustainable Multi Modal Integration project for Better Connectivity
MTR Corporation Ltd.
Hin Keng Station – MTR 1st Green Railway Station
SMRT Trains Ltd.
Communities in Station – Inclusivity
Australia & New Zealand
Winner
Project
Yarra Trams
Creating the world’s largest outdoor gallery on the world’s largest tram network
Eurasia
Winner
Project
Metro İstanbul Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi
AI-Driven IoT Sensor Platform for Predictive Maintenance
Europe
Winner
Project
Dopravni podnik hl. m. Prahy, akciova spolecnost
Electric Heritage, Sustainable Future: Prague´s Trolleybus Revival and Electrobus Strategy
VRS GmBH
Development of a regional network of mobility hubs across the Rhineland
Latin America
Winner
Project
Empresa de Transporte de Tercer Milenio, TRANSMILENIO S.A.
Issuance of securities on the Colombian Stock Exchange
Middle East and North Africa
Winner
Project
Mwasalat Oman
Integrating School Bus with Public Transportation
North America
Winner
Project
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA in Washington, D.C., USA)
Metro’s Better Bus Network Redesign (“BBNR”)
To all our winners, finalists and applicants: thank you for helping shape the future of mobility. Your achievements continue to demonstrate the vital role public transport plays in creating more sustainable, inclusive and resilient communities.
