Uber’s Lost and Found 2022

Our team here at RideGuru always looks forward to the Uber Lost and Found Index report each year as some of the “findings” are quite hilarious, not to mention bizarre! If you are new to the Lost and Found Index, this is Uber’s 6th year publishing a full-on report of everything that passengers have reportedly left behind in cars. Along with their fun Lost and Found findings, Uber also breaks down the most forgetful cities, dates, times, etc.

Some of our favorite left behind items this year include: a Bernie Sanders fanny pack, 40 chicken nuggets, a pet tortoise, and Grandma’s teeth! And, apparently, Austin TX, took home the top spot the second year in a row for being the most forgetful city.

"Folks have been more forgetful than ever this year. As the world continues to get going again, we look forward to helping return these lost items -- no matter how unique they might be," Lexi Levin Mitchel, senior communications manager at Uber told CNN.

If you happen to be one of the unlucky, forgetful Uber passengers and left something behind in a recent Uber trip, look no further than this article which outlines the exact (and simple) steps you can take to retrieve your item!

To view the full 2022 Lost and Found report click here or keep scrolling! 

The 2022 Uber Lost & Found Index

The 10 most commonly forgotten items:

1. Phone / camera
2. Wallet
3. Keys
4. Backpack / purse
5. Headphones / speaker
6. Glasses
7. Clothing
8. Vape
9. Jewelry 
10. ID 

The 10 most “forgetful” cities:

1. Austin, TX (second year in a row at #1!)
2. Charlotte, NC
3. Houston, TX
4. Indianapolis, IN
5. Dallas, TX
6. Kansas City, KS
7. Atlanta, GA
8. Tampa Bay, FL
9. Columbus, OH
10. Phoenix, AZ

The 50 most unique lost items:

1. Some tater tots
2. My fingernail is on the seat
3. “It’s Boba Time” apron 
4. Foldable unicorn kid chair 
5. 500 grams of caviar 
6. My grandma’s teeth
7. A Buddha locket
8. Cat litter and a reptile heating bulb 
9. “Life is tough but so are you” blanket 
10. A grass cutter and tree trimmer
11. Supreme underwear
12. Pizza costume
13. A sh*tty painting of a moose
14. Unicorn band aid box
15. Pie 
16. A Billie Eilish ukulele
17. 6 pool drains and an Employee of the Month plaque 
18. Breathalyzer
19. I lost 40 chicken nuggets 
20. Bernie Sanders fannie pack
21. Harmonica 
22. A crochet strawberry my girlfriend made me. It means a lot to me.
23. Toy airplane
24. Star Wars Yoda headband and Darth Vader helmet
25. Part of my soft serve ice cream machine
26. Metal leg
27. Painting of Kung Fu Panda and pink air pump shaped as a pig
28. A piece of my broom  
29. Antique walking cane with a sword
30. 17 flowers and 3 milk teas
31. Urn with pet ashes + urn of family member
32. Tube for chugging drinks. Very expensive.
33. Two pair of snorkeling goggles and a passport from China
34. A power washing machine and a wooden carved fish 
35. Dream catcher and a deck of tarot cards
36. Diamond grill 
37. Loose pear-shaped diamond. $1000 reward if found! 
38. A bucket of slime
39. Small rhino sculpture 
40. A wig and a cloth
41. Brown tortoise 
42. A single blonde strand of hair
43. Spray tan machine 
44. Paw Patrol blanket
45. Breast pump and a white cowboy hat
46. 10lbs of hamburger meat
47. Burger and banana fridge magnets
48. A dart that says “unleash the beast”
49. Ball gag and stethoscope
50. A windmill

Most forgetful days / times:

• Uber riders across the United States are most forgetful on Saturdays and Sundays.
• People are becoming more forgetful in the early evening with people reporting the most items left behind between 4-6pm.
• Some of the most forgetful days of the last year were March 20 (St. Patrick’s Day Weekend) and July 4.

Lost items that peak on certain days:

• People are most likely to forget their glasses, chargers and cardholders on Mondays.
• People are most likely to forget kid’s items like car seats, pacifiers, milk, and strollers on Tuesdays.
• People are most likely to forget passports and books on Wednesdays.
• People are most likely to forget groceries and laptops on Thursdays.
• People are most likely to forget cash and fanny packs on Fridays.
• People are most likely to forget clothing, ID, and keys on Saturdays.
• People are most likely to forget phones, wallets, jewelry and makeup on Sundays.

2022 Lost & Found trends:

• Forgetful fans: More than 50 Jerseys from the Rangers, Warriors, Giants, Eagles, LA Dodgers and more were all left behind by fans. 
• Keys: Toyota keys are the most frequently left behind, followed by Honda, BMW and Jeep.
• Timing is everything: 5pm is the most forgetful time of day.
• Beloved brands: Nike seems to be forgotten most, followed by Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Samsung and Apple products.
• CPAP machines: Over the last year, more than 40 riders reported leaving behind their CPAP machines.
• Sweet teeth: More than 30 riders for their retainers, more than 20 riders forgot their gold or diamond encrusted grills, and 5 folks left their dentures on the backseat.
• Musical instruments: Flutes, drums, trombones, ukuleles, dj equipment and more were all left behind this past year.