NAICS Code Description


48511 - Urban Transit Systems

Top Businesses by Annual Sales for 48511 – Click for Complete Profiles:

New York City Transit AuthOrange County Trnsp Auth
Metropolitan Trnsp AuthRegional Transportation Auth
New Jersey Transit CorporationSanta Clara Valley Trnsp Auth
Mv Transportation IncLos Angles Cnty Mtro Trnsp Aut
Maryland Transportation AuthDelaware River Port Authority

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--

  • 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;
  • Providing interurban and rural bus transportation--are classified in Industry 48521, Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation;
  • Providing bus transportation for students and employees--are classified in Industry 48541, School and Employee Bus Transportation; and
  • Providing bus shuttle services (except school and employee bus)--are classified in Industry 48599, Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation.

NAICS Codes that fall under 48511 - Urban Transit Systems