THE design of new buses which will operate a fast service on specially-designated roads has been unveiled.
Kent County Council (KCC) is building the first phase of the Fastrack service, which will run on three miles of road between Dartford and Gravesend It was given £14.5m of funding by the Government in 2003.
The fleet of 14 air-conditioned vehicles will produce reduced exhaust emissions and is expected to be running from early next year.
Passengers will also benefit from up-to-date travel information provided by satellite tracking and location systems.
Councillor Graham Gibbens, chairman of the KCC highways advisory board, said: "We hope the new vehicles will encourage people to use Fastrack and buses as an alternative to other forms of transport, helping to protect the environment and reduce congestion."
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