1. A small bus or minibus that carries passengers for a low fare, typically along a fixed or semi-fixed route.
Usage: Common in urban and suburban areas, especially in the United States.; Often used as an affordable alternative to taxis or larger public transit.
2. A nickel; five cents (historical slang).
Usage: Archaic or dated usage.; Origin of the term is uncertain but may relate to the original five-cent fare.

Examples

• She took a jitney across town for just a few dollars.
• The jitney picked up passengers at multiple stops along the main street.
• In some cities, jitneys provide faster service than regular buses.
• He dropped a jitney into the fare box.
• The jitney was packed with commuters during rush hour.