The Uber Lost & Found Index uncovers 26 unusual items that US passengers reported as lost
Losing your belongings on the go can be irritating – especially if they’re valuable or sentimental.
Uber drivers are accustomed to items being left behind in their rides, some more unique than others.
The rideshare’s eighth annual Lost & Found Index, released on Wednesday, surveyed drivers for the most common and surprising possessions left in cars by their passengers.
The top 10 most forgotten items, in order, are clothing, luggage, headphones, wallets, jewelry, phones, cameras, tablets, books, laptops and vapes.
Meanwhile, Miami, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Houston and Dallas ranked as Uber’s top five most forgetful cities.
The Uber logo is displayed on a car on March 22, 2019, in San Francisco, California. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Aside from the usual lost and found items, Uber riders have left behind some pretty unusual things.
Here are 26 of the unique items that Uber riders have reported as lost over the past year.
Get ready for some surprises!
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1. Frontal hair toupee
2. Hot sauce and a breathalyzer
Uber riders have reported losing a variety of unique items over the past year, including spiders, underwear, oysters, a turtle and a panic button. (iStock)
3. Two containers with spiders in them
4. A Beyoncé fold-up fan
5. Tray of meat pie
6. Ceramic cat
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7. Jar of oysters
8. Small rat skeleton prop
9. Candle that says, "See you in court"
10. Gray tub of surgical implants
The best way to retrieve a lost item is to call the driver or report the incident through the app, Uber noted in a press release. (Uber)
11. Police-grade handcuffs
12. A pet turtle
13. Waist beads and a burrito steamer
14. Small box containing a gnome
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15. Benihana garlic butter
16. A panic button
17. Framed Taylor Swift autograph
18. Three feathers
The Uber Lost and Found Index also lists some of the most forgotten food and drink items, including those shown here. (Uber)
19. Fake butt
20. Poster of Hillary Clinton
21. Undergarments, bread, pack of ham and mayo
22. Beard softener
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23. Paternity test
24. WWE championship belt
25. "Harry Potter" wand engraved with the name "Alexander"
26. Jeep Liberty engine
The annual report also found that the most forgetful day of the year was Jan. 21, while lost items were most reported during the hours of 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. (Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
The annual report also found that the most forgetful day of the year was Jan. 21 and lost items were most reported during the hours of 9 p.m. and 10 p.m.
"With Mercury in retrograde making folks more forgetful than ever, the Uber Lost & Found Index is back to remind riders how to retrieve lost items using the app," an Uber spokesperson said in a statement sent to Fox News Digital.
"Whether it’s your pet turtle, a Beyoncé fold-up fan or a whole smoked pork belly, we want to help you reunite with your prized possessions."
Uber noted that the best way to retrieve a lost item is to call the driver or report the incident through the app.
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Angelica Stabile is a lifestyle writer for Fox News Digital.
