Jitney is an archaic term for an American nickel, the common fare for early jitneys. At this time, streetcars began seeing increased competition from jitneys and automobiles. From the 1950s onwards, Melbourne's bus operators began replacing jitneys with full-size buses. The unrestricted operation of jitneys rendered several trolley line unprofitable. Free jitneys shuttle passengers to the shore and the various casinos. In Atlanta jitneys run along Buford Highway. Claims have also been made that jitneys cause congestion and undermine licensed bus service. The first US jitneys ran in 1914 in Los Angeles, California. Service is also provided by Spanish Transportation with its Express Service jitneys. By the end of 1916, only 6,000 jitneys remained.