Most Uber passengers are happy as long as they reach their destinations for a reasonable price. That said, just because the passenger gets to where they want to go, it doesn't mean their belongings always follow suit.
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Uber posts a yearly Lost and Found Index, demonstrating some fascinating rider habits. The company reveals the most common items left in their vehicles are precisely what you'd expect. Keys, phones, and wallets unsurprisingly top the list. Uber explains that the most forgetful city is New York, and items like passports and headphones are also common finds.
However, the best part of the Lost and Found Index is Uber's handpicked list of the most 'unique' lost items. A urinal is easily one of the most bizarre items in the inventory. I can't imagine taking a urinal on an Uber, much less leaving it there! Another is a Harry Potter wand. Your guess is as good as mine as to why a witch or wizard would travel by car over a broom or the Floo network.
The Uber List Gets Even Stranger And Reveals Some Intriguing Trends
The urinal is a memorable item, but one passenger even reportedly left an entire chainsaw in an Uber. One baffled driver found a creepy mannequin head, complete with human hair. Another found ten live lobsters, while another may end up as part of a tragic love story, finding 100 forgotten red roses adorning their back seat.
Other bizarre lost items include Ozempic, a 'sticky boob' bra, and my personal favorite, a Ghostbusters ghost trap. The Uber list is surprisingly extensive and has a section covering strange trends. Riders reportedly have a habit of leaving legal documents on the backseat. Passengers left over 70 Nintendo Switches in their rides last year, and Eagles fans are responsible for the most lost sports paraphernalia.
Funnily enough, Uber even tracks the date items go missing the most. October 26th holds the crown for the most lost property. Less surprisingly, objects are most commonly left in Uber vehicles between 11 PM and 12 AM. The list concludes with instructions on retrieving your urinal or wand if you can handle the embarrassment.
