dollar van
n.— «Officials have arranged for licensed commuter vans, also known as dollar vans, to operate limited service along the affected routes if a strike occurs.» —“City Sets Talks After Strike Is Approved at 2 Private Bus Lines” by Sewell Chan in New York City New York Times Dec. 21, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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