NAICS 485999 - All Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation

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What is NAICS 485999

NAICS code 485999 encompasses establishments primarily engaged in providing ground passenger transportation services that fall outside the conventional categories such as urban transit systems, interurban or rural bus transportation, taxi and limousine services, school and employee bus transportation, charter bus services, and special needs transportation. This classification includes operators of shuttle services and carpool or vanpool programs that run on regular routes and schedules, commonly connecting hotels, airports, and other key destination points. Businesses in this sector play a critical role in facilitating efficient, scheduled, and reliable ground transit solutions tailored to specific clientele and operational needs. Government agencies contract these services to support transportation logistics for employees, visitors, and special events, ensuring accessibility and operational continuity without the overhead of owning and managing transit fleets.

Industry Classification for NAICS 485999

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing ground passenger transportation (except urban transit systems; interurban and rural bus transportation, taxi and/or limousine services (except shuttle services), school and employee bus transportation, charter bus services, and special needs transportation). Establishments primarily engaged in operating shuttle services and car pools or vanpools (except ridesharing and ridesharing arrangement services) are included in this industry. Shuttle services establishments generally provide travel on regular routes and on regular schedules between hotels, airports, or other destination points.

Breakdown for NAICS 485999

  • Includes ground passenger transportation services excluding urban transit, taxis, limousines, and charter buses.
  • Primarily covers shuttle services and organized carpool or vanpool operations on regular schedules.
  • Targets transportation between hotels, airports, business districts, and other fixed points.
  • Subject to size standards based on annual receipts according to SBA guidelines.
  • Contracts often involve scheduled route operations with emphasis on reliability and safety.

Included Activities for NAICS 485999

  • Operating scheduled shuttle routes between airports and hotels.
  • Managing carpool or vanpool programs for government employees.
  • Providing ground transportation services on fixed schedules for event attendees.
  • Coordinating passenger pickups and drop-offs along designated routes.
  • Maintaining and dispatching fleets dedicated to shuttle operations.
  • Implementing technology solutions for route scheduling and passenger tracking.
  • Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and vehicle maintenance standards.

Business Types for NAICS 485999

  • Private shuttle service operators
  • Vanpool and carpool program managers
  • Specialized ground transit providers
  • Transportation logistics companies
  • Contracted government transportation service providers

Subcategories for NAICS 485999

  • Airport limousine services (i.e., shuttle)
  • Airport shuttle services
  • Car pool operation (except ridesharing and ridesharing arrangement services)
  • Shuttle services (except employee bus)
  • Vanpool operation (except ridesharing and ridesharing arrangement services)

Government Buyers for NAICS 485999

Federal, state, and local government agencies frequently procure services under NAICS 485999 to meet their transportation requirements for employees, visitors, and program participants. Agencies such as the Department of Transportation, General Services Administration, military bases, and airports contract shuttle and vanpool services to enhance mobility, reduce parking demands, and support operational readiness. Additionally, agencies involved in tourism, event management, and public health may contract these services to provide reliable transit connections between key locations, ensuring efficient and safe passenger movement while focusing on cost-effective and environmentally friendly transportation alternatives.

Contract Types & Procurement for NAICS 485999

Contracts awarded under NAICS 485999 typically include firm-fixed-price and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts, often procured through competitive bidding or negotiated acquisitions. Government entities may utilize direct procurement, task orders under existing transportation service contracts, or cooperative purchasing agreements. Contract values vary widely depending on service scope and duration, ranging from small shuttle service agreements supporting local government offices to multi-year, multimillion-dollar contracts servicing large federal installations or airport transportation systems. Performance-based contracts emphasizing service reliability, safety, and customer satisfaction are common in this sector.

Details for NAICS 485999

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NAICS Code Industry Title
485991 Special Needs Transportation
NAICS Code Industry Title
48-49 Transportation and Warehousing
481 Air Transportation
4811 Scheduled Air Transportation
48111 Scheduled Air Transportation
481111 Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation
481112 Scheduled Freight Air Transportation
4812 Nonscheduled Air Transportation
48121 Nonscheduled Air Transportation
481211 Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation
481212 Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation
481219 Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation
482 Rail Transportation
4821 Rail Transportation
48211 Rail Transportation
482111 Line-Haul Railroads
482112 Short Line Railroads
483 Water Transportation
4831 Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation
48311 Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation
483111 Deep Sea Freight Transportation
483112 Deep Sea Passenger Transportation
483113 Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation
483114 Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation
4832 Inland Water Transportation
48321 Inland Water Transportation
483211 Inland Water Freight Transportation
483212 Inland Water Passenger Transportation
484 Truck Transportation
4841 General Freight Trucking
48411 General Freight Trucking, Local
484110 General Freight Trucking, Local
48412 General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance
484121 General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload
484122 General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload
4842 Specialized Freight Trucking
48421 Used Household and Office Goods Moving
484210 Used Household and Office Goods Moving
48422 Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local
484220 Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local
48423 Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance
484230 Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance
485 Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
4851 Urban Transit Systems
48511 Urban Transit Systems
485111 Mixed Mode Transit Systems
485112 Commuter Rail Systems
485113 Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems
485119 Other Urban Transit Systems
4852 Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation
48521 Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation
485210 Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation
4853 Taxi and Limousine Service
48531 Taxi and Ridesharing Services
485310 Taxi and Ridesharing Services
48532 Limousine Service
485320 Limousine Service
4854 School and Employee Bus Transportation
48541 School and Employee Bus Transportation
485410 School and Employee Bus Transportation
4855 Charter Bus Industry
48551 Charter Bus Industry
485510 Charter Bus Industry
4859 Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
48599 Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
485991 Special Needs Transportation
485999 Current All Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
486 Pipeline Transportation
4861 Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil
48611 Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil
486110 Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil
4862 Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas
48621 Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas
486210 Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas
4869 Other Pipeline Transportation
48691 Pipeline Transportation of Refined Petroleum Products
486910 Pipeline Transportation of Refined Petroleum Products
48699 All Other Pipeline Transportation
486990 All Other Pipeline Transportation
487 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation
4871 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land
48711 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land
487110 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land
4872 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water
48721 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water
487210 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water
4879 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other
48799 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other
487990 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other
488 Support Activities for Transportation
4881 Support Activities for Air Transportation
48811 Airport Operations
488111 Air Traffic Control
488119 Other Airport Operations
48819 Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
488190 Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
4882 Support Activities for Rail Transportation
48821 Support Activities for Rail Transportation
488210 Support Activities for Rail Transportation
4883 Support Activities for Water Transportation
48831 Port and Harbor Operations
488310 Port and Harbor Operations
48832 Marine Cargo Handling
488320 Marine Cargo Handling
48833 Navigational Services to Shipping
488330 Navigational Services to Shipping
48839 Other Support Activities for Water Transportation
488390 Other Support Activities for Water Transportation
4884 Support Activities for Road Transportation
48841 Motor Vehicle Towing
488410 Motor Vehicle Towing
48849 Other Support Activities for Road Transportation
488490 Other Support Activities for Road Transportation
4885 Freight Transportation Arrangement
48851 Freight Transportation Arrangement
488510 Freight Transportation Arrangement
4889 Other Support Activities for Transportation
48899 Other Support Activities for Transportation
488991 Packing and Crating
488999 All Other Support Activities for Transportation

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