NAICS 485 - Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation

Industries in the Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation subsector include a variety of passenger transportation activities, such as urban transit systems; chartered bus, school bus, and interurban bus transportation; and taxis. These activities are distinguished based primarily on such production process factors as vehicle types, routes, and schedules.

In this subsector, the principal splits identify scheduled transportation as separate from nonscheduled transportation. The scheduled transportation industry groups are Urban Transit Systems, Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation, and School and Employee Bus Transportation. The nonscheduled industry groups are the Charter Bus Industry and Taxi and Limousine Service. The Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation industry group includes both scheduled and nonscheduled transportation.

Scenic and sightseeing ground transportation services are not included in this subsector but are included in Subsector 487, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation. Sightseeing does not usually involve place-to-place transportation; the passenger's trip starts and ends at the same location.

• Includes scheduled transportation such as urban transit, interurban, rural, school, and employee bus services.
• Encompasses nonscheduled transportation like charter bus and taxi/limousine services.
• Distinguished by types of vehicles, routes, and operation schedules.
• Excludes scenic and sightseeing transportation which is classified under NAICS 487.
• Supports public, educational, and employee mobility through diverse transit modes.

• Operating urban transit bus systems on fixed routes and schedules.
• Providing charter bus services for group transportation needs.
• Transporting students to and from schools via school bus services.
• Offering taxi and limousine services for nonscheduled passenger transport.
• Managing interurban and rural bus routes connecting communities.
• Coordinating employee shuttle bus transportation for businesses and government agencies.
• Scheduling and route planning for ground passenger transportation services.
• Leasing and maintaining transit vehicles used in government contracts.

• Public transit authorities and agencies
• Private charter bus companies
• School bus transportation providers
• Taxi and limousine service operators
• Employee shuttle service companies
• Interurban and rural bus transportation firms