A student using the Blue E-Transport Card. [File Photo]

Parents and guardians are being re-assured that government will cater for the bus fare increase on the Subsidised Blue E-Transport Cards.

The Ministry of Education is advising all eligible students and parents that the Government Subsidised Blue E-Transport Cards for students will be topped up automatically with funds to cater for the bus fare increase from this Friday.

It adds that students should continue to use their blue cards as they have been doing so far.