jitney

/ˈdʒɪtni/
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Definitions of jitney
  1. noun
    a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
    synonyms: autobus, bus, charabanc, coach, double-decker, motorbus, motorcoach, omnibus, passenger vehicle
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    types:
    minibus
    a light bus (4 to 10 passengers)
    school bus
    a bus used to transport children to or from school
    trackless trolley, trolley coach, trolleybus
    a passenger bus with an electric motor that draws power from overhead wires
    type of:
    public transport
    conveyance for passengers or mail or freight
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