Forgetting personal belongings in a rush when getting off an Uber ride is quite common, but have you ever thought about what people actually leave behind? It seems that many individuals even manage to forget items like dishwashers and live fish in the back seat, leaving drivers both amused and baffled.
Uber recently released its “2026 Lost & Found Index,” a report detailing the most commonly forgotten items by passengers and revealing the rankings of the most forgetful cities in the United States. The report inadvertently sheds light on the peculiar items Americans leave behind in Ubers, showcasing the often humorous forgetful moments in everyday life.
According to Uber, different items tend to be forgotten by passengers more frequently on different days of the week. “ID documents” and “wallets” are most commonly left behind on Mondays, “headphones” on Tuesdays, “chargers” on Wednesdays, “bags” on Thursdays, “keys” on Fridays, “phones” on Saturdays, and “glasses” on Sundays.
Despite the weekly variations, phones remain the most commonly forgotten item by passengers, with over 1 million reports filed throughout the year. In terms of city rankings, New York City once again claims the title of the most forgetful city in the US, with July 17th marking the day with the highest number of lost item reports for the year.
Furthermore, the Uber lost and found list reflects current trends, with popular items ranging from the globally beloved Labubu dolls and Crocs shoes to fitness gear like Pickleball paddles and protein powder, all making appearances on the list of belongings left behind in Ubers.
These insights into forgetful moments and the amusing array of items left behind in Ubers offer a glimpse into the quirky and sometimes forgetful nature of people’s daily lives.