Live Lobsters, Ozempic, And A Urinal Make Uber’s Annual Lost & Found Index

If youve ever left something behind in the back of an Uber, youre not alone — and chances are, it wasnt as wild as a Viking drinking horn or a bucket of feta cheese.

Uber on Tuesday unveiled its ninth annual Lost & Found Index, a delightfully chaotic snapshot of what riders across the country managed to forget in cars over the past year. From the predictable to the downright bizarre, the index highlights the most commonly and most uniquely forgotten items, along with the most forgetful cities and days of the year.

The most commonly forgotten items were phones, followed by wallets, keys, luggage, and headphones. Rounding out the top ten were glasses, clothing, passports, vapes and water bottles.

New York City took the crown as the most forgetful city, followed by Miami, Chicago, and Los Angeles. The most forgetful day? October 26, which happened to fall during Halloweekend. The most common time for reports of lost items was between 11 p.m. and midnight, right after the party winds down and forgetfulness kicks in.

Some forgetfulness showed a pattern: gloves were most often lost on Mondays, jackets on Tuesdays, medicine on Wednesdays, umbrellas on Thursdays, cowboy hats on Saturdays, and debit cards on Sundays.

Uber also tracked quirky trends like the rise in forgotten pilates socks, Nintendo Switch consoles (over 70!), and even legal documents including divorce papers and court summons. Apple products dominated lost tech, with 1.7 million iPhones and Androids reported left behind.

While misplaced phones and wallets topped the list, the most unique items left behind ranged from a mannequin head with human hair to 175 hamburger sliders and 10 live lobsters. Other standout entries include a Ghostbusters ghost trap, DNA testing kit, a urinal, a mini fridge, and Ozempic.

“From wayward mannequin heads to live lobsters, Uber riders have left behind some truly unforgettable items this year,” said Camiel Irving, VP of Operations and GM of Mobility US&C at Uber. “Whether essential or totally unusual, we understand how important it is to be reunited with your lost belongings. The Uber Lost & Found Index celebrates the most unique and commonly forgotten items, while reminding riders that getting support to retrieve their prized possessions is simple through the Uber app.”

If youve misplaced something during a ride, Uber provides simple in-app instructions to reconnect you with your item (and driver).