NAICS 48599 - Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing other transit and ground passenger transportation (except urban transit systems, interurban and rural bus transportation, taxi and ridesharing services, school and employee bus transportation, charter bus services, and limousine services (except shuttle services)). Shuttle services (except school and employee bus) and special needs transportation services are included in this industry. Shuttle services establishments generally travel within a metropolitan area and its adjacent nonurban areas on regular routes, on regular schedules and provide services between hotels, airports, or other destination points. Establishments in the Special Needs Transportation industry provide passenger transportation for the disabled or elderly. These establishments may use specially equipped vehicles to provide passenger transportation.

• Includes shuttle services operating on regular routes within metropolitan and adjacent nonurban areas.
• Encompasses specialized transportation for disabled and elderly passengers using equipped vehicles.
• Excludes urban transit systems, taxi, ridesharing, charter bus, and limousine services except shuttle variants.
• Serves key transit points such as airports, hotels, medical facilities, and other frequent destinations.
• Supports compliance with accessibility laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Typical contract sizes range from small local agreements to multi-million dollar government contracts.

• Operating shuttle services between airports, hotels, and transit hubs on fixed schedules.
• Providing specialized transportation for disabled or elderly passengers with accessible vehicles.
• Coordinating transit logistics for government-sponsored mobility programs.
• Maintaining and servicing a fleet of ground passenger vehicles equipped for special needs.
• Implementing safety and compliance measures in accordance with federal and local regulations.
• Scheduling and dispatching vehicles for regular route and on-demand transportation services.
• Training drivers and staff in accessibility and passenger assistance protocols.
• Reporting operational data and performance metrics to contracting government agencies.

• Specialized shuttle service providers
• Non-emergency medical transportation companies
• Mobility service contractors for government agencies
• Private transportation firms focusing on elderly and disabled passengers
• Regional transit service subcontractors
• Vehicle fleet operators with accessible vehicle certifications