Paternity test, toupee, burrito steamer: Here are most unique items left behind by Uber passengers

Wednesday, April 17, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- We get it. You're busy. You hop into an Uber vehicle, go on your cellphone or take a nap, reach your destination, and hop out.

Then you realize, "I forgot my (fill in the blank)." It happens to the best of us. Now, Uber released on Wednesday its annual "Lost and Found Index."

The list reveals the most surprising items riders left behind in their Uber.

There are 50 unique items, but here are just a few




  • Frontal hair toupee

  • A paternity test

  • A WWE championship belt

  • A burrito steamer

  • Beyonce fold-up fan


Other unique items include

  • Two containers with spiders in them

  • Small rat skeleton prop

  • Fart sensor

  • Cardboard cut out panda

  • Harry Potter wand engraved with name 'Alexander'


MORE: Uber gives new option to automate safety features

Uber says its 10 most commonly forgotten items are



  • Clothing

  • Luggage

  • Headphones

  • Wallet

  • Jewelry

  • Phone

  • Camera

  • Tablet or book

  • Laptop

  • Vape


What about Uber's 10 most "forgetful" cities?



  • Miami


  • Los Angeles

  • Atlanta

  • Houston

  • Dallas

  • Orlando, FL

  • Phoenix

  • Tampa Bay, FL

  • Denver

  • Austin


You can read Uber's full report here.


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