KENT Police officers will travel on Fastrack buses in a bid to cut down crime on public transport.

Plain-clothed and uniformed officers and PCSOs will takes action if any offences occur while they are on the bus.

They will also patrol Arriva vehicles as part of the new scheme.

The projects partners, Arriva, Fastrack and Kent Police, will share CCTV images from on-board cameras.

Police will issue formal warning letters to motorists seen driving in bus lanes and other priority lane areas.

Kent Police north Kent area commander chief superintendent Gary Beautridge said: "Anti-social behaviour by a small minority can intimidate other passengers and the visible presence of my officers on public transport will act as a deterrent."