Dubai, UAE, June 8, 2023: As we approach peak summer, a period that’s poised to be busy for travel, Uber is presenting its seventh annual Lost & Found Index, unveiling the most surprising and frequently misplaced items left behind by passengers in the past year.
Dubai has also made it to the most “forgetful cities” globally this year, with passengers leaving behind various belongings. Topping the list of the most unique items is a guitar, a Nintendo switch in a Super Mario cover, and a Cartier box! Once again, clothing, phones and cameras, luggage and purses topped the list of the most commonly forgotten items, and that’s just to name a few!
Below, you will find the full list. Take a look; it might surprise you!
10 most commonly forgotten items
1. Clothing
2. Phone / Camera
3. Luggage
4. Wallet / Purse
5. Headphones / Speakers
6. Jewelry, Watches, and Make-Up
7. Glasses
8. Laptop
9. Watch
10. Books
Most forgetful dates
1. 2023-02-23
2. 2023-03-03
3. 2023-02-26
4. 2023-02-27
5. 2023-01-01
Most forgetful times of day
- 04:00 PM
- 02:00 PM
- 05:00 PM
Most forgetful days of the week
- Friday
- Monday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Thursday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
Craziest Items
- Guitar
- Nintendo switch in a Super Mario Cover
- Cartier Box
- Scooter
- Burberry Shawl
A rider even said they forgot their “reputation”, but we’re taking that with a pinch of salt!
“We’ve all experienced the moment of panic when you realize you’ve left something behind in a taxi, plane, bus, or train, only to realize the chances of getting that item back are slim. Thousands of items are left behind in cars requested via the Uber app each day, but if you did, you’re in luck, because you can easily contact the driver to get your item returned. As you get going this summer, try to remember your belongings when you exit the backseat. We send out a reminder message in the app before the end of every trip too, but in case you do lose your wallet or headphones or even a precious Cartier Box or Burberry Shawl, Uber is always happy to help return those items,” said Pia El Hachem, GM, Uber – UAE and Levant.
Each year, the Uber Lost & Found Index offers a snapshot of the items that riders tend to forget, both everyday objects and unique belongings. It also highlights the cities that have shown the highest rates of forgetfulness, the specific times of day and days of the week when items are most left behind, and, of course, provides helpful tips on retrieving lost items using the Uber app.
If you’re one of those people who left something behind, look no further than this video, which outlines the simple steps you can take the next time you leave something behind in the car requested via the Uber app.
The best way to retrieve a lost item is to call the driver – but if you leave your phone itself, you can login to your account on a computer. Here’s what to do:
1. Tap “Your Trips” and select the trip where you left something.
2. Scroll down and tap “Find lost item.”
3. Tap “Contact driver about a lost item.”
4. Scroll down and enter the phone number you would like to be contacted at then tap submit.
5. Your phone will ring and connect you directly with the driver’s mobile number.
6. If the 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.
7. If the driver doesn’t pick up, leave a detailed voicemail describing your item and the best way to contact you.
And if you lost your personal phone and are unable to sign into the app you can be connected to support via webchat at the link here.