SMALL BUS..—The “Jitney” bus running in the streets of Atlantic City, New Jersey, must rank among the world’s smallest public transport vehicles. It seats nine persons and takes no standing passengers. The buses run about every three minutes, often in a pack. One bus is shown about to pulf away, with passengers walking to the one behind. The fare is standard, about Is 6d, whatever the distance. The “Jitney” is able to move in dense city traffic without jamming the flow of other vehicles.
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Press, Volume C, Issue 29623, 20 September 1961, Page 11
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84SMALL BUS..—The “Jitney” bus running in the streets of Atlantic City, New Jersey, must rank among the world’s smallest public transport vehicles. It seats nine persons and takes no standing passengers. The buses run about every three minutes, often in a pack. One bus is shown about to pulf away, with passengers walking to the one behind. The fare is standard, about Is 6d, whatever the distance. The “Jitney” is able to move in dense city traffic without jamming the flow of other vehicles. Press, Volume C, Issue 29623, 20 September 1961, Page 11
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