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As rideshare services continue to gain popularity, it’s a poignant reminder to passengers to keep an eye on their belongings before exiting the vehicle. In its latest lost and found index, Uber highlights the most commonly forgotten items, alongside some of the more peculiar belongings left behind over the previous year, such as ozempic, Shrek ears, and even divorce papers.
According to Uber’s findings, New York City emerged as the most forgetful location in the United States for 2022. For those who have experienced leaving a mobile phone in a rideshare vehicle, rest assured that approximately 1.7 million riders fell into the same predicament over the last year. The phone topped the list as the most frequently forgotten item, followed closely by wallets and keys.
If you happen to misplace an item, particularly your phone, Uber recommends accessing your account via a computer to get in touch with your driver regarding the lost item.
The rideshare giant also identified recurring themes among the lost belongings, including misplaced legal documents, expensive liquors, vinyl records, Nintendo Switch consoles, yoga accessories, Philadelphia Eagles merchandise, and a striking trend of red items. In fact, over 8,000 items in various shades of red were reported lost, making it the most common color among forgotten possessions.
Additionally, Uber provided insights suggesting that certain items tend to be lost more frequently on specific days of the week. For instance, cowboy hats are notably left behind most often on Saturdays, although no specific statistics were shared to clarify the prevalence of this occurrence.
Moreover, Uber compiled a list of 50 “most unique” items reported as lost by riders, showcasing a fascinating variety:
- Mannequin head with human hair
- Viking drinking horn
- Ghostbusters ghost trap (presumably nonfunctional)
- Chainsaw
- Breast milk
- Fine china
- My turtle
- Urinal
- Club promoter sign reading “Annie’s married” – it belongs to the club
- Sticky boob bra
- Aviation headset
- Shrek ears
- Bermuda shorts
- A pink fan with two hearts and the word “bimbo”
- DNA testing kit
- Pickleball paddles and ball
- Two mattresses (how?)
- 15 hookahs
- Amethyst crystal
- Aquarium
- Witch’s broom
- Unicycle
- 100 DVDs
- Bouquet of 100 red roses
- Sea moss
- Traffic cone
- A very large portrait of myself in a brown box
- Yankees bobblehead figure
- Plunger
- A photograph of me and my friend at Benihana
- Little cactus
- Peacock feather
- Lady Liberty crown
- Hoverboard and a mini fridge
- Harry Potter wand
- Sewing machine
- Orthopedic foot insoles
- Boiled eggs and a candle
- Divorce papers
- Ozempic
- Remy the rat doll
- Blue laminated paper with a yellow smiley face
- Cornish hens
- A placard that says “it’s a Philly thing”
- Fake blood
- 10 live lobsters
- Taxidermied rabbit
- Chicken sculpture
- Hannah Montana merchandise
- DJ mixing board
This eclectic mix of lost items is a testament to the diverse experiences of rideshare passengers, prompting a reminder to be mindful of personal belongings during travels.
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