Passenger Carrying Vehicles

The Passenger Carrying Vehicles program (Line Item 0358D23000) is part of the Army's Other Procurement, Army (OPA) budget, under the Tactical and Support Vehicles activity for Non-Tactical Vehicles. The primary goal is to procure and replace commercial-design vehicles that transport Army personnel and their families, particularly in locations where General Services Administration (GSA) fleet-leased vehicles are unavailable. This includes support for Army activities outside the continental United States (OCONUS), such as in Japan, Korea, Kwajalein, and Honduras.

The program aims to ensure the Army maintains a reliable, safe, and modern fleet of passenger-carrying vehicles. These vehicles include sedans, ambulances, and buses with capacities ranging from 12 to 90 passengers. Procurement is intended to replace vehicles that have become over-aged or unserviceable, rather than to expand the fleet. There is no set Army Acquisition Objective (AAO) for this line; replacements are made as needed to sustain operational readiness and support essential transportation requirements.

Sedans procured under this program are commercial models sourced from vendors, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and after-market suppliers. Their primary use is for basic transportation of Army personnel and family members, and they also serve specialized roles in investigation, field intelligence, security, and law enforcement missions. The flexibility in sourcing allows the Army to meet a range of operational needs efficiently and cost-effectively.

Ambulances are another critical component of this line item. These vehicles provide emergency response capabilities and are equipped to deliver life-saving support during patient transport to medical facilities. Like sedans, ambulances are procured from commercial and after-market sources, ensuring the Army can quickly replace or upgrade vehicles to maintain medical readiness and support health services in both routine and contingency operations.

Buses included in this program are designed for short-haul and intermediate transportation of Army personnel and their families, including school-age children. These commercial-design buses are essential for moving groups efficiently within and between Army installations, particularly in OCONUS environments where alternative transportation options may be limited. The program ensures that both adult and youth passengers have safe and reliable transportation for daily activities and mission support.

Procurement under the Passenger Carrying Vehicles line is justified by the need to maintain a service-ready fleet in locations where GSA leasing is not feasible. Vehicles are replaced based on age and condition, supporting the Army's broader goals of operational effectiveness, personnel safety, and logistical efficiency. The program is structured as a rolling replacement effort, rather than a fixed acquisition program, allowing for flexibility in responding to evolving requirements and vehicle lifecycles.

Beginning in FY 2025, the Passenger Carrying Vehicles program was consolidated into the broader Non-Tactical Vehicles, Other (D30000) line item. As a result, there is no separate funding for this line in FY 2026 and beyond. This consolidation is part of an Army-wide effort to streamline vehicle procurement and management under a unified budget structure, which is intended to improve oversight and resource allocation for non-tactical vehicle needs across the service.