Compare and contrast the nature of bailments between private carriers and common carriers.

Private Carriers

Transportation entities that transport goods or passengers exclusively for their own company's needs, as opposed to public carriers that offer services to the general public.

Bailments

Bailments refer to the process of placing personal property in the temporary custody or control of another, with the expectation of its return or disposal as per agreement.

Common Carriers

Businesses that offer transportation services to the public for goods or passengers under regulatory and licensing requirements.