Scottish startup Skedadle has launched an app that pays you to play games while you travel. This means you can get some of your “dead time” back on that commute to work.
With news that people are cutting back on food purchases as prices rise, as well as predictions that 21 million households, on average, will see the cost of living off their income come October, Skedadle founder Nick Macandrew said the app could help ease the burden. just a little
He said: “The cost of living crisis is affecting everyone, and our app helps reduce that impact by giving people cash just to play games as they travel on a sustainable mode of transport. There’s no catch – we’ll transfer money straight to the customer’s bank account every month.
“Fuel prices are the highest they’ve been in years, while the pressure on our public transport networks continues to grow. All the headlines around travel right now are negative. However, part of the travel hassle is driving this knowledge-saving app. It makes the time spent commuting to and from work or the shops more bearable.”
The app, which can be used on any smartphone, pays users for every 15 minutes they spend playing games while on sustainable modes of transport such as buses, trams, and trains or as part of lift share. travel
And since launching, the company has attracted hundreds of customers across the country, as well as backing from various investors, including Abrdn co-founder Martin Gilbert.
Some people are earning up to £60 a month just playing games whilst traveling, which can make a big difference. We’re proud to help people, and we look forward to continuing to do what we can as the cost of living continues to rise.”
The app, which is available through Google Play and Skeidal’s online channels, allows users to take advantage of special offers and coupons from Skeidal’s partner organizations, including Domino’s and Six by Nico, with Nick and his team Projects are being worked on to provide this capability to people. Spend money earned directly with advertisers through the app.
