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Charter Bus Industry
NAICS 485510 · United States · 2022 edition
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.
Activities described by this code
Other activities to examine
- Providing scenic and local sightseeing transportation using buses: 487110 — Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land;
- Providing interurban and rural bus transportation: 485210 — Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation
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Charter bus operators provide non-scheduled bus transportation for groups — corporate shuttles, school field trips, sporting events, concerts, weddings, casino trips, and tour groups. Operators typically own and maintain a fleet of motorcoaches or minibuses, employ commercial drivers, and dispatch vehicles to meet customer-defined itineraries. Operations may be local, regional, or interstate.
Questions to investigate
- How many vehicles are in the fleet, and what are the types and seating capacities?
- What is the current FMCSA safety rating, and are there any open violations or out-of-service history?
- What types of charters make up the majority of revenue — corporate, school, events, nightlife?
- How are drivers screened — MVR frequency, CDL verification, drug and alcohol testing program in place?
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