Special Needs Transportation in the US - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
New York, United States
Last Updated: January 2024
NAICS OD6495
Spotlight Report Revenue
$10.9bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$XXX.Xm
Employees
182k
Businesses
100k
Wages
$X.Xbn
Special Needs Transportation in the US industry analysis
The US special needs transportation industry has been making some leisurely strides over the past five years. While inching up at a CAGR of 0.7% over the five years to 2024, special needs transportation companies managed to amass $10.9 billion in revenue, even though they did have a minor stumble with a 0.3% dip in revenue in 2024. Factors including a boost in federal funding for Medicare and Medicaid, more golden-agers above 65 joining the bandwagon, an influx of people donning private health insurance caps and some extra jingle in folks' pockets benefiting from raised disposable income have all had a hand in turning the revenue wheel. Profit has also expanded for special needs transportation companies, picking up the pace from a margin of 5.1% in 2019 to a more vibrant 5.4% in 2024.
Trends and Insights
- Special needs transportation companies have seen steady revenue growth over the past five years, driven by boosted federal funding for Medicare and Medicaid, as well as a growing elderly population. Also, expanding private health insurance ownership and higher disposable income have pushed up demand for these services.
- Local and fixed-route passenger transportation is observing steady demand, while personalized, non-fixed route services are growing. Long-distance services are struggling due to changing travel behaviors, whereas vanpool/carpooling services and other road transportation support services are experiencing varied outcomes due to environmental awareness, operational costs and workforce challenges.
- Potentials for special needs transportation companies can overcome entry barriers by obtaining requisite licenses like commercial driving and special needs transportation licenses. Also, having a solid strategy including good relationships with healthcare providers, unique services and meeting regulatory requirements is crucial.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 0.7 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $10.9bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Boosted government support drives special needs transportation revenue growth
- Special needs transportation companies have experienced an expansion in revenue over the past five years stemming from a boost in federal funding for Medicare and Medicaid. This growth can be attributed to the government's commitment to improving transportation accessibility for the elderly and people with disabilities.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
The evergrowing aging population will continue to spark demand for special needs transportation
- The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that the population of people over 65 will nearly double from 52 million in 2018 to 95 million by 2060.
Biggest companies in the Special Needs Transportation in the US
There are no companies that hold a large enough market share in the Special Needs Transportation in the US industry for IBISWorld to include in this product.
Products & Services Segmentation
Special Needs Transportation in the US
Products & Services
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Local, fixed-route passenger transportation by road and transit, Local passenger transportation by road (except fixed-route) and Long-distance, fixed-route passenger transportation by road. Local, fixed-route passenger transportation by road and transit is the largest segment of the Special Needs Transportation in the US.
Trends and Insights
Local, fixed-route, passenger transportation by road and transit rail continues to experience solid demand
- Driven by the need for consistent and reliable transport by special needs passengers, this segment is performing steadily.
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Competitors
- Public Transportation in the US
- Public School Bus Services in the US
Complementors
- Car & Automobile Manufacturing in the US
- SUV & Light Truck Manufacturing in the US
- Truck & Bus Manufacturing in the US
- Elderly & Disabled Services in the US
- Disability Insurance in the US
International industries
- Social Services for the Elderly & People with Disabilities in the UK
- Bus Transportation in China
- Coach & Bus Transport in the EU
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Operators in this industry provide special needs transportation to the infirm, elderly or handicapped. These establishments may use specially equipped vehicles to accommodate different physical conditions, providing safe and comfortable passenger transportation to these groups.
What's included in this industry?
Providing transport services to the handicappedProviding transportation services to the infirmProviding transportation services to senior citizensProviding transportation services to special needs passengersCompanies
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Related Terms
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NAICS 485119 - Special Needs Transportation in the US
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Special needs transportation companies have seen steady revenue growth over the past five years, driven by boosted federal funding for Medicare and Medicaid, as well as a grow...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Factors that influence volatility in the industry
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
Products and Markets
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Analyst insight
Local and fixed-route passenger transportation is observing steady demand, while personalized, non-fixed route services are growing. Long-distance services are struggling due...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
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- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
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Analyst insights
Potentials for special needs transportation companies can overcome entry barriers by obtaining requisite licenses like commercial driving and special needs transportation lice...
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- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Special needs transportation companies primarily serve elderly Americans, relying heavily on social security, Medicare and Medicaid funds. Key factors impacting this industry...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Special needs transportation companies have maintained steady profit over the five years to 2024. Despite wages being the highest expenditure, cost management strategies have...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2017-2022)
- Industry Tax Structure (2017-2022)
- Income Statement (2017-2022)
- Balance Sheet (2017-2022)
- Liquidity Ratios (2017-2022)
- Coverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Leverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Operating Ratios (2017-2022)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Special Needs Transportation in the US industry in United States in 2024?
The market size of the Special Needs Transportation in the US industry in United States is $10.9bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Special Needs Transportation in the US industry in 2024?
There are 100k businesses in the Special Needs Transportation in the US industry in United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 3.8 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Special Needs Transportation in the US industry in United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Special Needs Transportation in the US industry in United States has been growing at a CAGR of 0.7 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Special Needs Transportation in the US industry in United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Special Needs Transportation in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.
What does the Special Needs Transportation in the US in United States include?
Providing transport services to the handicapped and Providing transportation services to the infirm are part of the Special Needs Transportation in the US industry.
How competitive is the Special Needs Transportation in the US industry in United States?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Special Needs Transportation in the US industry in United States.
