North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 48511 is used by federal buyers for market research, set-aside size standards, and reporting. Official titles come from the Census Bureau NAICS structure.
Official definition
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.
- Official title
- Urban Transit Systems
- Code level
- 5
- Parent industry
- Urban Transit Systems 4851
- Open opportunities
- 0 open · 0 active
Excluded or separately classified activities
Official Census cross-references identify activities that belong under another North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code.
Providing bus shuttle services (except school and employee bus)--are classified in Industry 48599, Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation.
Providing bus transportation for students and employees--are classified in Industry 48541, School and Employee Bus Transportation; and
Providing interurban and rural bus transportation--are classified in Industry 48521, Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation;
Providing scenic and sightseeing transportation on land--are classified in Industry 48711, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land;
Providing support services to transit and ground transportation--are classified in Industry Group 4884, Support Activities for Road Transportation;
Source and edition
2022 NAICS Manual definition and reference material from the U.S. Census Bureau.