How does “The Button” work?

Everyone knows how great having the Octopus tablet is for rideshare drivers: better tips, higher ratings and reviews, and even more conversations with passengers. And while we do of course already pay you for your tablet activity, this is passive income.

Now, there is a new way to be more proactive and get your Octopus tablet to earn extra money. Introducing: OctoPush (“The Button”)

“The Button” is currently not active. This post will be updated the next time “The Button” is active.

How it works

“The Button” will appear randomly during commercials between regular gameplay. Each time someone clicks “The Button” on their tablet, they automatically receive an additional entry into an ongoing contest drawing. The more times your “Button” is pressed, the more entries you receive.

Participation opportunities on Octopush will range from quick weekend contests to market-wide “City vs. City” competitions with entire groups of drivers earning rewards. Please note that contests and rewards will vary and change, and “The Button” will not always be active on the tablet, so the important thing is to pay attention to WHEN it is.

Tips and Tricks

It will benefit you as a driver to do the following to increase your chances of winning a payout during a “The Button” contest:

• Periodically draw attention to the tablet for ALL passengers;
  • Just mentioning the tablet definitely helps. But telling your passengers that you are running a contest, and they can help you win will make a BIG difference in the number of entries you receive.
• Keep your passengers connected with the tablet even when they are not playing games;
  • Some passengers stop looking at the tablet when they are not playing, but they should because that is exactly when the “Button” will appear. Be sure to tell your passengers to keep an eye out to help you win.
• Pay attention to Octopus communications;
  • Please make sure you are subscribed to all Octopus communications, including text messages and email.
• Understanding the rhythm of the tablet;
  • There is a difference between the game display and the advertising shown on the tablet, and the Button is not guaranteed to appear after every game session. Most ad cycles last longer than 8 minutes, meaning the amount of exposure to the Button will vary depending on the available screen time from day to day.
• Stay positive and have fun;
  • It’s a contest, not everyone can win. Hopefully having the tablet and entertaining passengers for free is already enough value for you. And the “Button” is just another fun new way for Octopus to create as many opportunities for both passengers and drivers to enjoy the Octopus experience and possibly earn some extra free money!
• Memorize the sound;
  • Knowing what to listen for will give you a better chance of directing your passenger to press “the Button.”