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.
Where 485 sits in the NAICS 2022 hierarchy
- >48-49 Transportation and Warehousing
- >>485 Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
- >>485 Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
485 in other classification systems
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- dtrnfar_dynamicbroadDynamic and Surge Pricing
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- dtrnfar_flatbroadFixed and Flat-Rate Fare Structures
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- dtrnfar_regulatedbroadGovernment-Regulated and Subsidized Fare Models
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- dtrnfar_subscriptionbroadSubscription and Pass Models
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- dtrnfar_zonalbroadZone-Based and Distance-Based Fare Structures
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- dtrnflt_assetlightbroadAsset-Light and Brokerage Models
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- dtrnflt_fleetopbroadFleet Operator and Carrier-Owned Models
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- dtrnflt_leasingbroadLeasing and Rental Fleet Models
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- dtrnflt_owneropbroadOwner-Operator and Independent Contractor Models
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- dtrnflt_publicbroadPublic and Government Fleet Models
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- dtinfra_airportbroadAirport and Air Traffic Infrastructure
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- dtinfra_intermodalbroadIntermodal Logistics Center
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- dtinfra_pipelinebroadPipeline Infrastructure
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- dtinfra_railbroadRail Yard and Terminal Infrastructure
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- dtinfra_seaportbroadSeaport and Marine Terminal
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- dtsvc_cargobroadCargo and Freight-Only Service
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- dtsvc_charterbroadCharter and Non-Scheduled Service
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- dtsvc_govtbroadGovernment and Special Purpose Service
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- dtsvc_ondemandbroadOn-Demand and Rideshare Service
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- dtsvc_scheduledbroadScheduled Commercial Service
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Subcategories of 485 Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
- 4851Urban Transit Systems
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating local and suburban passenger transit systems over regular routes and on regular schedules within a metropolitan area and its adjacent nonurban areas. Such transportation systems involve the use of one or more modes of transport including light rail, commuter rail, subways, and streetcars, as well as buses and other motor vehicles. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- 4852Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing bus passenger transportation over regular routes and on regular schedules, principally outside a single metropolitan area and its adjacent nonurban areas. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- 4853Taxi and Limousine Service
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing passenger transportation by automobile or van or 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.
- 4854School and Employee Bus Transportation
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing buses and other motor vehicles to transport pupils to and from school or employees to and from work. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- 4855Charter Bus Industry
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing buses for charter. These establishments provide bus services to meet customers' road transportation needs and generally do not operate over fixed routes and on regular schedules. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- 4859Other 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. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Other NAICS 2022 codes under 485 Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
Frequently asked questions
- What is NAICS 2022 485?
- NAICS 2022 485 is "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.
- What does NAICS 2022 485 include?
- 485 Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation contains 6 direct subcategories: 4851 Urban Transit Systems; 4852 Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation; 4853 Taxi and Limousine Service; 4854 School and Employee Bus Transportation; 4855 Charter Bus Industry; 4859 Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation.
- How does NAICS 2022 485 map to other classification systems?
- 485 Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation has equivalents in Transportation Fare and Pricing Model Types (dtrnfar_dynamic, dtrnfar_flat, dtrnfar_regulated, +2 more); Transportation Fleet Ownership and Operating Model Types (dtrnflt_assetlight, dtrnflt_fleetop, dtrnflt_leasing, +2 more); Transportation Infrastructure and Terminal Types (dtinfra_airport, dtinfra_intermodal, dtinfra_pipeline, +2 more); Transportation Modes (dtm_air, dtm_other, dtm_pipe, +2 more). These crosswalks let you translate this code between NAICS 2022 and 7 other classification systems.
- What is the parent category of 485?
- 485 Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation sits under 485 Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation in the NAICS 2022 hierarchy.
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