Uber's Lost & Found Index Reveals Bizarre Items Left Behind by Passengers
Uber reveals the gross and absolutely bizarre items passengers lost on trips last year

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Uber's 10th annual Lost & Found Index highlights the strange items passengers left behind in rides last year, with New York City being the most forgetful city. Notable lost items included an ankle monitor, a child's prosthetic eye, and even a pet poodle.
- 01New York City was identified as the most forgetful city in the US for the second consecutive year.
- 02Passengers left behind bizarre items including an ankle monitor, a child's prosthetic eye, and dentures with only two teeth.
- 03The most commonly lost item was mobile phones, consistent with previous years.
- 04July 17, 2025, was noted as the day with the highest number of lost items, despite lacking significant context.
- 05In 2022, a passenger left behind 500 grams of caviar, valued at over $2,500.
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Uber released its 10th annual "Lost & Found Index," showcasing the most unusual items left behind by passengers during rides over the past year. New York City topped the list as the most forgetful city in the United States for the second year in a row. Among the bizarre items reported were an ankle monitor, a child's prosthetic eye, and dentures with only two teeth. Other peculiar losses included marijuana-infused donuts, condoms, and even a pet poodle. The index revealed that mobile phones were the most frequently lost items, a trend consistent with previous reports. Interestingly, July 17, 2025, was highlighted as the day with the most lost items, although the date holds no particular significance. The report also noted that in 2022, a passenger had left behind 500 grams of caviar, potentially worth over $2,500. For those who misplace items during their rides, Uber provides a "Find Lost Item" feature in its app to help reconnect passengers with their drivers and facilitate the recovery of lost belongings.
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