### Question
How does the law define private provider of public transportation by vanpool?


### Answer
Under *49 U.S.C. § 5323*, **private provider of public transportation by vanpool** is defined as:

> a private entity providing vanpool services in the service area of a recipient of assistance under this chapter using a commuter highway vehicle or vanpool vehicle

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 5323*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE III-GENERAL AND INTERMODAL PROGRAMS > CHAPTER 53-PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION**

