People gave it affectionate nicknames, including Tin Lizzie, flivver and jitney bus.

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And while the East End of Long Island may seem unwelcoming for those without a banking dynasty, the young and the broke simply join forces and share rental properties, of which there are plenty, and travel back and forth from the city via train or the Hampton Jitney bus service.

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For a private bus or jitney driver to obtain official recognition of his route, 26 months.

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