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If you happen to be reading this on your mobile device while riding in an Uber, be mindful of your belongings to ensure they don’t slip from your pocket when you exit the vehicle.
Uber has unveiled its ninth annual Lost & Found Index, detailing the most frequently forgotten items and some unusual objects left behind by riders. Among the noteworthy examples? Yes, someone neglected to remove two mattresses!
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While the company certainly entertains with some of the strange entries, the primary aim of sharing this list is to highlight the app’s features that facilitate the reporting and retrieval of lost belongings.
So, what items are frequently lost? Unsurprisingly, Apple products lead the pack, with Uber declaring the tech giant as “the most lost brand.” iPhones and AirPods were among the top forgotten items, and collectively, 1.7 million smartphones were lost in rides, including Android devices.
Here are some highlights from the index. For a comprehensive view, check out the full list, but be prepared—some items might be a bit off-putting!
Most *unique* lost items include:
- Mannequin head with human hair
- Viking drinking horn
- Ghostbusters ghost trap
- Chainsaw
- A pet turtle
- DNA testing kit
- Two mattresses
- Aquarium
- Witches’ broom
- Bouquet of 100 red roses
- Plunger
- Peacock feather
- Boiled eggs and a candle
- Divorce papers
- Ten live lobsters
The ten most commonly forgotten items are:
- Phone
- Wallet
- Keys
- Luggage
- Headphones
- Glasses
- Clothing
- Passport
- Vape
- Water Bottle
The report delves into the hour most prone to forgetfulness, pinpointing the time between 11 p.m. and 12 a.m. as particularly forgetful—perhaps not coincidentally—while also identifying New York as a leading city for lost items. Furthermore, it notes an uptick in the number of legal documents, various alcoholic beverages, and even gear related to pickleball and yoga. In the most curious trend, riders have been leaving behind teeth.
According to the report: “Uber drivers may have discovered more teeth than the Tooth Fairy could manage this year. One can only hope she left the Uber fare under their pillow!”
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