### Question
How is the term pre-arranged ground transportation service defined?


### Answer
The term **pre-arranged ground transportation service** is defined in *49 U.S.C. § 13102* as the following:

> transportation for a passenger (or a group of passengers) that is arranged in advance (or is operated on a regular route or between specified points) and is provided in a motor vehicle with a seating capacity not exceeding 15 passengers (including the driver)

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 13102*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE IV-INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION > PART B-MOTOR CARRIERS, WATER CARRIERS, BROKERS, AND FREIGHT FORWARDERS > CHAPTER 131-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

