485310 — Taxi and Ridesharing Services
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing passenger transportation by automobile or van, not operated over regular routes and on regular schedules. Establishments of taxicab owner/operators, taxicab fleet operators, taxicab organizations, ridesharing services (including arrangement services), and ride hailing services (including arrangement services) are included in this industry (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Providing special needs transportation services (except to and from school or work) for the disabled or
- elderly--are classified in U.S. Industry 485991, Special Needs Transportation;
- Providing limousine services--are classified in Industry 485320, Limousine Service;
- Providing scheduled shuttle services between hotels, airports, or other destination points or operating car
- pools and vanpools--are classified in U.S. Industry 485999, All Other Transit and Ground Passenger
- Transportation;
- TRANSPORTATION AND WAREHOUSING 385
- Arranging car pools and vanpools--are classified in U.S. Industry 488999, All Other Support Activities for
- Transportation; and
- Renting passenger cars without drivers, generally for short periods of time--are classified in U.S. Industry
- 532111, Passenger Car Rental.
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 4121 - Taxicabs (via SIC1987:4121→NAICS1997:48531→2002:485310→2007:485310→2012:485310→2017:485310→2022:485310)
- SIC 4899 - Communications Services, NEC (via SIC1987:4899→NAICS1997:48531→2002:485310→2007:485310→2012:485310→2017:485310→2022:485310)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC V999 — Other Transportation Travel and Relocation Services
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 485310 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 485310 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Taxi and Ridesharing Services' under Sector 48-49 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 485310? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $19,000,000 for NAICS code 485310 (Taxi and Ridesharing Services), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 485310? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 485310 (Taxi and Ridesharing Services) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 4121 - Taxicabs, 4899 - Communications Services, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 485310:
- Sector 48-49 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Transportation and Warehousing sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 485310 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Taxi and Ridesharing Services).
- IRS PBA Code for Taxis & Rideshare — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.