jitney

Noun

WordNet 3.0

a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport“he always rode the bus to work”Synonyms: bus autobus coach charabanc double-decker motorbus motorcoach omnibus passenger vehicle

jitney \jitney\ n.

1.a small bus or similar vehicle carrying passengers on a fixed route, used for public transport. [WordNet sense 1]

Note: Probably so called because they once charged a nickel for the ride. --RHUD [WordNet 1.5]

2.A five-cent piece; a nickel. [slang, archaic] [PJC]