University of Hawai'i-Manoa students can now buy prepaid cab cards to be used when using local taxi company The Cab.

University officials say the card will be an option for students if they need a backup plan to get home safely, don't have a designated driver or get stranded somewhere without cash.

CabBux, a local company that distributes prepaid cab cards, will be releasing a new version of the card printed with the university logo.

The cards are available for purchase at the Campus Center Ticket, ID and Information Office, or students can arrange for the card to be mailed by going online to www.cabbux.com or calling 877-4CabBux. Amounts ranging from $5 to $500 can be added to the card at the Web site or by phone.