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Octo Madness!

It’s time for Octo Madness, our version of a “bracket” where you can win $500 just for driving. Your riders are your “team” and every game point they score, you score! Every driver who makes it to the final round will get a small prize, and one lucky driver will win the $500 grand prize. […]

March 21, 2019

Gridwise – How This Driver Uses a Free Tablet to Make $150 + in Tips Every Month

“Riders see the tablet in the backseat and love it.” says Terry. “People will start to play the free games and generally loosen up and start to engage with me.” Passengers also have the chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card if they achieve the highest score of the day.

February 13, 2019

CNBC – A day in the life of an Uber, Lyft and Juno driver who makes about $6,000 a month in NYC

“…and Play Octopus, which pays him to mount a tablet that offers trivia games and plays ads.”

January 31, 2019

January Highlights

Tropical Vacation Giveaway Congrats to Daniel V. for winning a $2,000 vacation for two to Miami. Keep an eye out for more fun contests & giveaways… Houston & Austin Launch We’re launching Austin & Houston. Help us spread the tentacles! Active drivers may refer TX friends and earn $25 each. Need Referral Cards? Charging Issues? […]

January 25, 2019

Launching Austin & Houston

Octopus is now launching in Austin & Houston, Texas!

January 22, 2019

Tropical Getaway

The holidays are officially over, and we’re excited to kick off another year with our incredible driver community. To celebrate, we’re giving one lucky driver a $2,000 TROPICAL GETAWAY for two!

January 11, 2019

Season Of Giving

To celebrate the holiday season, Octopus wants to give back to YOU, the drivers that have helped us get where we are today. We’re giving away 8 swag packs EVERY DAY this week.

December 14, 2018

The Side-Hustle For Your Side-Hustle

Play Octopus was featured in the Rideshare Guy today as one of the top ways that rideshare drivers can earn extra money with advertising in their car.

December 12, 2018

Our Driver Community

It’s been an exciting year! Check out some fun facts about driver community.

November 30, 2018

Thanksgiveaway

This year, we’re thankful for our driver community. To celebrate, we’re sharing a few fine meals. TWO lucky drivers will each win a $500 gift card to Ruth’s Chris. All you have to do is register for the contest and drive!

November 14, 2018