Ever left something behind in an Uber? Bet none of them were as wild as some of the things in Uber’s ninth annual “Uber Lost & Found” report.
Ozempic, a chainsaw, divorce papers and a live turtle were among the unique things people have left behind in Ubers across the country, according to the ride sharing platform’s report, released this week.
“As Mercury finally comes out of retrograde, which astrologists say impacts forgetfulness, we’re back with…our yearly snapshot of the most commonly forgotten and most unique items left behind in Ubers,” Uber said in its report.
While Shrek ears, sticky boobs, 175 burgers and live rabbits were among the bizarre things people left behind in Ubers in the last 12 months, the top three most commonly left behind items were unsurprisingly phones, keys, and wallets, with 1.7 million riders accidentally leaving their phones behind last year. New York topped the list of most forgetful cities, with Miami and Chicago following closely behind.
“Lost & Found Index celebrates the most unique and commonly forgotten items,” Uber’s VP of Operations Camiel Irving said in a statement.
“From wayward mannequin heads to live lobsters, Uber riders have left behind some truly unforgettable items this year,” Irving said.
Uber Lost & Found Index 2025
Here are 50 of the most unique items left behind in Uber rides, according to the report:
- Mannequin head with human hair
- Viking drinking horn
- “Ghostbusters” ghost trap
- Chainsaw
- Breast milk
- Fine china
- My turtle
- Urinal
- Club promoter sign reading “Annie’s married”
- Sticky boob bra
- Aviation headset
- Shrek ears
- Bermuda shorts
- A pink fan that has two hearts and the word “bimbo”
- DNA testing kit
- Pickleball paddles and ball
- 2 mattresses
- 15 hookahs
- Amethyst crystal
- Aquarium
- Witches broom
- Unicycle
- 100 DVD’s
- Bouquet of 100 red roses
- Sea moss
- Traffic cone
- A very large portrait of myself in a brown box
- Yankees bobble head 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 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
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Uber ranks the 10 most ‘forgetful’ cities
Cities which had the maximum number of lost items, in chronological order, according to the report, include:
- New York City
- Miami
- Chicago
- Los Angeles
- Washington, D.C.
- San Francisco
- Boston
- Newark, New Jersey
- Dallas
- Houston
2025 Uber Lost & Found trends
Among the most commonly forget items were phones, wallets, keys, luggage, headphones, glasses, clothing, passports, vapes and water bottles. Red remained “the most lost color with over 8,000+ red items lost this year,” Uber said, while Apple “took the crown as the most lost brand in Uber rides” this year.
“Whether you’re looking for your favorite red cardigan or cherry red lip gloss, maybe start your search in the Uber Lost & Found,” Uber said.
Other interesting items left behind included:
- Legal documents such as proof of residency, court summons and divorce papers
- Alcohol bottles and beer cans
- Vinyls
- 70+ Nintendo Switches
- Philadelphia Eagles merchandise, such as jerseys and foam fingers
- Workout accessories, like yoga mats and Pilates socks
- Disney merchandise, like Minnie ears and Simba stuffed animals
- Dental products, like gold teeth, Invisalign and even full sets of dentures
While the Saturday of Halloweekend, Oct. 26, was the day the most items were lost, lost items were also on the rise during Mercury’s retrograde in April 2024, with over 7,000 rides with lost items reported on April 5 alone, according to Uber.
The most popular hours of the day lost items were reported were 11 p.m. and midnight.
“From phones to wallets, it seems the later the night, the looser the grip,” Uber said.
See the full list of lost products here.
What to do if you leave something in an Uber
In case you forget something in your ride, Uber recommends following the below listed steps to retrieve a lost item:
- Open the Uber app and tap “Activity” on the bottom icon menu.
- Select the trip on which you lost the item.
- Scroll down to “Find lost item” in the Help section, and then select “Contact driver about a lost item.”
- Select the item you lost from the options listed and where the item might be in the vehicle.
- Enter your phone number to call the driver.
- If your driver picks up and confirms that your item has been found, coordinate a mutually convenient time and place to meet for its return to you.
- If your driver doesn’t pick up, leave a detailed voicemail describing your item and the best way to contact you.
- Forgot your registered phone? Sign in to help.uber.com to get help.
Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@gannett.com and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
