NAICS 485320 - Limousine Service

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What is NAICS 485320

NAICS code 485320 covers establishments primarily engaged in providing specialized and luxury passenger transportation services using limousines or luxury sedans. These services are typically offered on a reserved basis rather than operating on fixed routes or schedules. Businesses in this sector include limousine companies that cater to clients seeking upscale, private transportation for events, executive travel, and other high-end needs. Government agencies contract these services to ensure secure, reliable, and professional transport for officials, dignitaries, and special events. The emphasis on luxury and reservation-based service differentiates this sector from general taxi or shuttle services, focusing on comfort, privacy, and premium customer experience. The ability to provide flexible, on-demand luxury transportation makes these services valuable for government missions requiring discretion and punctuality.

Industry Classification for NAICS 485320

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing an array of specialty and luxury passenger transportation services via limousine or luxury sedan generally on a reserved basis. These establishments do not operate over regular routes and on regular schedules.

Breakdown for NAICS 485320

  • Focuses on luxury, specialty passenger transport primarily via limousines or luxury sedans.
  • Services are reservation-based without fixed routes or schedules.
  • Includes companies providing transport for events, executives, and VIPs.
  • Commonly used by government agencies for dignitary and official transport.
  • Contracts often require compliance with vehicle and driver standards.
  • Applicable to both federal and local government procurement.

Included Activities for NAICS 485320

  • Providing reserved limousine and luxury sedan transportation services.
  • Transporting government officials, dignitaries, and VIPs.
  • Coordinating logistics for official events and ceremonies.
  • Maintaining luxury vehicles to government safety and quality standards.
  • Offering chauffeur services with professionally trained drivers.
  • Scheduling and managing on-demand transport requests.
  • Supporting secure and confidential passenger transport needs.
  • Providing transportation for government conferences and meetings.

Business Types for NAICS 485320

  • Independent limousine service providers
  • Luxury sedan transportation companies
  • Corporate and executive transport firms
  • Event transportation service companies
  • Government-approved chauffeur services
  • Specialty passenger transport contractors

Subcategories for NAICS 485320

  • Automobile rental with driver (except shuttle service, taxis)
  • Hearse rental with driver
  • Limousine services (except shuttle services)
  • Limousines for hire with driver (except taxis)
  • Luxury automobiles for hire with driver (except taxis)
  • Passenger limousine rental with driver (except shuttle service, taxi)
  • Passenger van rental with driver (except shuttle service, taxi)

Government Buyers for NAICS 485320

Federal, state, and local government agencies frequently procure limousine services to support VIP transport, official visits, and special events requiring dignified and secure passenger conveyance. Agencies such as the Department of State, Department of Defense, and municipal governments contract these services for transporting diplomats, military officials, and visiting dignitaries. These agencies value limousine services for their professionalism, comfort, and ability to provide customized, reservation-based transportation with experienced chauffeurs. Additionally, government event organizers and protocol offices use these services to ensure seamless and reliable logistics for official ceremonies, conferences, and public engagements.

Contract Types & Procurement for NAICS 485320

Contracts for limousine services under NAICS 485320 are commonly awarded through competitive bidding, requests for proposals (RFPs), and indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts. Government procurements often emphasize service quality, driver qualifications, and vehicle standards. Contract values range widely depending on agency size and scope, from small event-based contracts to large multi-year agreements supporting ongoing executive transport needs. Task orders under broader transportation contracts are also common, allowing agencies to call upon limousine services as needed. Pricing structures may include hourly rates, flat fees per trip, or bundled packages for recurring service requirements.

Details for NAICS 485320

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NAICS Code Industry Title
485310 Taxi and Ridesharing Services
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 Current 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 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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