The council has bought six vehicles and refurbished two existing buses. All eight have been fitted with drinks dispensers, seating areas, DVD players and computers.
The buses have also been decorated using designs created by young people.
Councillor Tracey Chapman, Essex County Council cabinet member for schools, children and families, said: "Our youth workers will now be able to drive directly into communities and will liaise closely with partners such as the police, community workers, drug action teams and teenage pregnancy teams."
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