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Hampton Jitney Begins Cautious Rollout

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The Hampton Jitney took part in a rally in Washington, D.C., last week calling for federal aid for motorcoach industry, which has been hurt by the coronavirus pandemic.

The Hampton Jitney took part in a rally in Washington, D.C., last week calling for federal aid for motorcoach industry, which has been hurt by the coronavirus pandemic.

The Hampton Jitney decorated one of its buses to show the company's thanks to essential workers. COURTESTY HAMPTON JITNEY

The Hampton Jitney decorated one of its buses to show the company's thanks to essential workers. COURTESTY HAMPTON JITNEY

authorStaff Writer on May 18, 2020
The Hampton Jitney, which provides regular bus service between the East End and New York City, has begun to take steps toward reopening as the coronavirus pandemic abates. Effective May... more

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