Uber has revealed some of the most unique items that customers left behind during their rides in its 9th annual Lost and Found Index. These items range from a gold biscuit, a wedding saree, and even a cooking stove. Apart from this, the latest index shared by the ride-hailing platform also highlights the most frequently forgotten belongings along with the most forgetful cities, days of the week, and times of the year. The company has even shared details on how customers can easily get back their belongings they’ve left in their Uber cabs. Here’s a list of the most unique things that Indians left in cabs during their Uber rides:
Uber’s 9th Annual Lost & Found Index: ‘Bizarre’ things riders left in cabs
Top 10 most unique lost items
- Cow Ghee 25kg
- Wheelchair
- Bansuri (flute)
- Hair wig
- Gas burner stove
- Wedding saree
- Gold biscuit
- Telescope
- Ultrasonic dog bark control device
- Hawan kund (sacred fire altar)
Top 10 most commonly forgotten items
- Backpack / bag
- Earphones / speaker
- Phone
- Wallet / purse
- Spectacles / sunglasses
- Keys
- Clothing
- Laptop
- Water bottle / bottle
- Passport
According to Uber, Saturdays saw the highest number of forgotten items, with 7 PM emerging as the peak time. Red items topped the list of most commonly left-behind colors, followed by blue and yellow. Samsung users were found to be more forgetful over the past year. Festive days saw a spike in lost items, while among major cities, Hyderabad riders were the least likely to forget their belongings.
Top 5 most ‘forgetful’ cities (as a percentage of overall trips)
- Mumbai
- Delhi NCR
- Pune
- Bangalore
- Kolkata
Top 3 most forgetful days of the year
- August 3 (Saturday, Shivratri)
- September 28 (Saturday)
- May 10 (Friday, Akshay Tritiya)
Top 3 most forgetful days of the week: The weekend
The most forgetful time of the day for Indians: Evenings
Top 3 colours of forgotten items
Top 3 phone brands left in Ubers
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