NAICS Subsector 485: Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
Subsector
Definition
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.
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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.
Government contracts for this service: PSC V212 Motor Passenger Services
Code facts
- Part of
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- 48-49
- Codes under it
- 6
- Contract awards
- 1,205 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $577,445,875 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $30,127,338 |
| FY2026 | $547,174,796 |
| FY2025 | $577,445,875 |
| FY2024 | $460,458,031 |
| FY2023 | $449,346,955 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | $67,643,442 | |
| 2 | 28 Trans, LLC | $27,028,196 | |
| 3 | Audax-Reisen-Gesellschaft MIT Beschränkter Haftung | $17,646,108 | |
| 4 | Navarre Corporation | $17,590,695 | |
| 5 | Airport Metro Connection, Inc. | $17,286,198 | |
| 6 | Alternative Transportation Systems, LLC | $16,879,637 | |
| 7 | Govtranz, LLC | $14,962,836 | |
| 8 | Journey Via Gurney, LLC | $14,477,795 | |
| 9 | Sgl360, LLC | $12,240,000 | |
| 10 | Integrated Maintenance And Bus Services LLC | $12,183,757 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 485 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $272,629,898 | |
| 2 | DOD Education Activity | $94,302,550 | |
| 3 | Department of Transportation | $41,428,195 | |
| 4 | Department of State | $28,150,595 | |
| 5 | Department of Homeland Security | $26,688,785 | |
| 6 | Department of the Army | $26,395,505 | |
| 7 | Department of Health and Human Services | $17,879,690 | |
| 8 | Department of the Navy | $11,465,558 | |
| 9 | Air Force | $11,276,248 | |
| 10 | Department of the Interior | $11,177,907 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | V212 Motor Passenger Services | $165,077,031 | |
| 2 | V222 Passenger Motor Charter Service | $131,883,420 | |
| 3 | V999 Other Transportation Travel and Relocation Services | $82,327,025 | |
| 4 | V119 Other Cargo and Freight Services | $40,513,625 | |
| 5 | V225 Ambulance Service | $33,833,543 | |
| 6 | V226 Taxicab Services | $22,858,353 | |
| 7 |
V229 Transport/ |
$17,775,300 | |
| 8 | V129 Other Vehicle Charter for Transportation of Things | $15,445,083 | |
| 9 | V122 Motor Charter for Things | $10,773,658 | |
| 10 |
F003 Forest/ |
$8,872,472 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $96,243,692 | |
| 2 | California | $42,354,400 | |
| 3 | Florida | $34,026,035 | |
| 4 | Texas | $22,563,026 | |
| 5 | Maryland | $20,376,433 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $19,452,154 | |
| 7 | Virginia | $17,708,140 | |
| 8 | Arizona | $12,026,581 | |
| 9 | Georgia | $11,522,438 | |
| 10 | Michigan | $8,603,519 | |
| 11 | Indiana | $8,032,127 | |
| 12 | North Carolina | $7,889,503 | |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $7,705,831 | |
| 14 | South Carolina | $7,298,840 | |
| 15 | Utah | $7,001,384 | |
| 16 | New York | $5,961,818 | |
| 17 | Kentucky | $5,870,189 | |
| 18 | New Mexico | $5,610,006 | |
| 19 | Guam | $5,595,623 | |
| 20 | Mississippi | $5,488,895 | |
| 21 | Oregon | $4,669,491 | |
| 22 | Colorado | $4,314,010 | |
| 23 | Ohio | $3,832,784 | |
| 24 | Missouri | $3,215,756 | |
| 25 | Kansas | $2,855,064 | |
| 26 | New Jersey | $2,824,289 | |
| 27 | Tennessee | $2,054,687 | |
| 28 | Illinois | $1,975,104 | |
| 29 | West Virginia | $1,717,772 | |
| 30 | Minnesota | $1,366,991 | |
| 31 | Rhode Island | $1,155,130 | |
| 32 | Wisconsin | $1,048,090 | |
| 33 | New Hampshire | $965,400 | |
| 34 | Alabama | $919,020 | |
| 35 | Washington | $913,161 | |
| 36 | Puerto Rico | $905,091 | |
| 37 | Idaho | $795,586 | |
| 38 | North Dakota | $569,789 | |
| 39 | Montana | $484,070 | |
| 40 | Connecticut | $464,503 | |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $426,662 | |
| 42 | Maine | $315,044 | |
| 43 | South Dakota | $204,299 | |
| 44 | Nevada | $146,910 | |
| 45 | Alaska | $68,683 | |
| 46 | Iowa | $40,963 | |
| 47 | Nebraska | $40,845 | |
| 48 | Wyoming | $34,113 |
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Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 485 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
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Codes under 485
Quick answers
What is NAICS 485?
NAICS 485 is Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation, a subsector in NAICS 48-49, Transportation and Warehousing.
What codes are under NAICS 485?
NAICS 485 has 6 codes under it with their own GovTribe pages, including 4851 Urban Transit Systems, 4852 Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation and 4853 Taxi and Limousine Service.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 485?
Federal contracts under NAICS 485 obligated $577,445,875 in fiscal year 2025 and $2,064,552,994 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 485?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 485 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority ($67,643,442); 28 Trans, LLC ($27,028,196); and Audax-Reisen-Gesellschaft MIT Beschränkter Haftung ($17,646,108).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 485?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 485 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of Veterans Affairs ($272,629,898), DOD Education Activity ($94,302,550) and Department of Transportation ($41,428,195).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 485?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 485 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are V212 Motor Passenger Services, V222 Passenger Motor Charter Service and V999 Other Transportation Travel and Relocation Services.
Where is the work under NAICS 485 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 485 over the last 12 months are the District of Columbia ($96,243,692), California ($42,354,400) and Florida ($34,026,035).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 485?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 485 is National Veterans Sports Programs & Special Events National Veterans Golden Age Games (NVGAG) National Veterans Creative Arts Festival (NVCAF) Transportation, pre-solicitation from VA Strategic Acquisition Center Frederick, posted November 10, 2026.
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