What this class covers
ANZSIC class 4623 classifies businesses primarily engaged in providing road passenger transport services using vehicles with drivers. This includes traditional taxi services, hire cars with drivers, and other passenger transport services that don't fit into more specific categories. The classification focuses on the transportation service itself rather than vehicle ownership or specific booking methods.
In the Australian context, this classification applies to various business models including traditional taxi companies, ride-sharing platforms that connect passengers with drivers, chauffeured hire car services, and specialized passenger transport operations. These businesses typically charge fares based on distance traveled, time, or predetermined rates.
Examples of businesses in this class include:
- Traditional taxi companies operating fleets of cabs
- Ride-sharing platforms that facilitate passenger transport with drivers
- Luxury hire car services with professional drivers
- Specialized passenger shuttle services not elsewhere classified
- Taxi management services that operate vehicles on behalf of owners
Primary activities in plain English
Businesses in this classification primarily engage in:
- Operating taxi cabs for public hire, typically through street hails, ranks, or bookings
- Providing hire car services with drivers for pre-booked transportation
- Managing taxi operations on behalf of vehicle owners who may not operate the vehicles themselves
- Offering other road passenger transport services that don't fit into more specific categories such as bus transport or sightseeing services
The common thread is providing the combined service of both vehicle and driver for passenger transportation, rather than just providing vehicles or drivers separately.
Exclusions and nearby codes
Several related activities are specifically excluded from this classification and fall under other ANZSIC classes:
- Providing driving services only for taxis or hire cars is classified under Other Transport Support Services (5299)
- Operating taxi trucks with drivers falls under Road Freight Transport (4610) as they primarily transport goods
- Leasing taxi cab plates without vehicles is classified under Non-Financial Intangible Assets Leasing (6640)
- Renting or hiring motor vehicles without drivers falls under Passenger Car Rental and Hiring (6611)
- Operating taxi radio bases is classified under Other Transport Support Services (5299)
- Sightseeing transport operations fall under Scenic and Sightseeing Transport (5010)
Practical guidance
When registering an ABN for businesses in this classification, you would typically select the appropriate ANZSIC code based on your primary activity. Taxi and hire car operators need to comply with state-based licensing requirements in addition to standard business registrations.
For tax purposes, businesses in this class generally report income from passenger transportation services. You may need to account for GST on fares and potentially claim fuel tax credits if eligible. Workers' compensation classifications for employees in this industry typically fall under transport industry rates, which may vary by state.
Some government reporting, grant applications, or industry surveys may require your ANZSIC classification. The Australian Bureau of Statistics uses this classification for economic data collection, so accurate reporting helps maintain reliable industry statistics.
This classification is part of a hierarchy that includes Division I (Transport, Postal and Warehousing), Subdivision 46 (Road Transport), and Group 462 (Road Passenger Transport), which provides context for how your business fits into the broader transport industry.