Hobbs gets on board city’s green bus lane plan

SELF-STYLED consumer champion Eddie Hobbs was given a makeover yesterday to help promote a city’s green bus route network.

A cartoon character based on the Corkman behind last year’s Rip Off Ireland campaign, which rocked Government, was unveiled by Cork City Council as part of its new campaign to encourage motorists to switch to public transport.

A number of green bus routes, which give priority to buses, cyclists and taxis, have been built citywide.