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The Advertiser
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
A puppy, exotic fish and a meat tray... surprising items left in Ubers
A puppy, exotic fish and a vibrator are some of the unique items that top ridesharing company Uber's Lost and Found Index in 2025. The annual index gives a glimpse into the most commonly abandoned items in Uber, which is used by over 3.8 million Australians each year. The most forgotten items were clothing, backpacks/luggage, phones, jewellery and headphones. Sydney had the ignominious title of being crowned the world's most forgetful city, followed by Melbourne and then Perth. The Gold Coast, Canberra, Newcastle, Geelong, Wollongong and Ballarat featured in the top 15 most forgetful cities. Uber's director of consumer operations, Mathieu Maire, said the index offered a "quintessentially Aussie look at life on the move". "Behind every lost item, there's often a little story," he said. Mr Maire said it was important to note that it is easy to contact your Uber driver to try and get your item back. A puppy, exotic fish and a vibrator are some of the unique items that top ridesharing company Uber's Lost and Found Index in 2025. The annual index gives a glimpse into the most commonly abandoned items in Uber, which is used by over 3.8 million Australians each year. The most forgotten items were clothing, backpacks/luggage, phones, jewellery and headphones. Sydney had the ignominious title of being crowned the world's most forgetful city, followed by Melbourne and then Perth. The Gold Coast, Canberra, Newcastle, Geelong, Wollongong and Ballarat featured in the top 15 most forgetful cities. Uber's director of consumer operations, Mathieu Maire, said the index offered a "quintessentially Aussie look at life on the move". "Behind every lost item, there's often a little story," he said. Mr Maire said it was important to note that it is easy to contact your Uber driver to try and get your item back. A puppy, exotic fish and a vibrator are some of the unique items that top ridesharing company Uber's Lost and Found Index in 2025. The annual index gives a glimpse into the most commonly abandoned items in Uber, which is used by over 3.8 million Australians each year. The most forgotten items were clothing, backpacks/luggage, phones, jewellery and headphones. Sydney had the ignominious title of being crowned the world's most forgetful city, followed by Melbourne and then Perth. The Gold Coast, Canberra, Newcastle, Geelong, Wollongong and Ballarat featured in the top 15 most forgetful cities. Uber's director of consumer operations, Mathieu Maire, said the index offered a "quintessentially Aussie look at life on the move". "Behind every lost item, there's often a little story," he said. Mr Maire said it was important to note that it is easy to contact your Uber driver to try and get your item back. A puppy, exotic fish and a vibrator are some of the unique items that top ridesharing company Uber's Lost and Found Index in 2025. The annual index gives a glimpse into the most commonly abandoned items in Uber, which is used by over 3.8 million Australians each year. The most forgotten items were clothing, backpacks/luggage, phones, jewellery and headphones. Sydney had the ignominious title of being crowned the world's most forgetful city, followed by Melbourne and then Perth. The Gold Coast, Canberra, Newcastle, Geelong, Wollongong and Ballarat featured in the top 15 most forgetful cities. Uber's director of consumer operations, Mathieu Maire, said the index offered a "quintessentially Aussie look at life on the move". "Behind every lost item, there's often a little story," he said. Mr Maire said it was important to note that it is easy to contact your Uber driver to try and get your item back.
1News
2 days ago
- 1News
Uber-forgetful: The unusual items passengers left behind
A single tooth denture, a Crusaders jersey and a Christmas ham are just some of the "perplexing" items abandoned in Uber vehicles over the past year. According to the transport company's annual Lost and Found index, passengers left behind a trove of belongings which provide "a reflection of daily life" for New Zealanders across the motu. Among the standouts included a single denture (tooth), a silver Walkman portable music player, a chilly bin and a hip brace. Other interesting items included golf clubs and fishing rods, a piece of paper with a contact list, a Christmas ham and a Captain America Lego set. Uber's director of consumer operations Mathieu Maire said the Index provided a "strangely intimate snapshot of life in motion". ADVERTISEMENT "People lose things for all kinds of reasons: they're in a rush, they're distracted, or they've got too much on their minds. And whether it's something practical or personal, there's often a story behind it." The morning's headlines in 90 seconds including passengers stuck on ferry overnight, new flights to Sydney coming, and the weirdest things we leave in Ubers. (Source: 1News) Clothing, backpacks, wallets and electronics including mobile phones, headphones and laptops topped the list for most common items forgotten. Jewellery and makeup, umbrellas, vapes and keys also featured on that list. The day most Kiwis forgot something in an Uber was June 15, 2024 — the same night the Warriors faced off against the Melbourne Storm. "Go Media Stadium was packed, and while the final score may have been forgettable, so too were the contents left behind. Phones, wallets and other essentials didn't all make the return trip after the match," the report concluded. The most common hour of the day to lose items was midnight, followed by 5am and 1am. ADVERTISEMENT "Whether riders are winding down, rushing to the airport or running on autopilot, it's in these quieter hours that possessions are most likely to be forgotten," he said. The top five most forgetful cities (in order) were Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton and Queenstown. How to get your forgotten items back Open the Uber app and tap Activity on the bottom icon menu. Select the trip on which you lost the item. Scroll down to Find lost item in the Help section, and then Contact driver about a lost item. Enter your phone number to call the driver. ADVERTISEMENT If your 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. If your driver doesn't pick up, leave a detailed voicemail describing your item and the best way to contact you. Remember to be considerate, the driver's schedule will be affected by taking time to return your item to you.
News.com.au
2 days ago
- News.com.au
Uber's annual Lost & Found Index reveals items most commonly forgotten by Australians
An Esky full of seafood, a Steve Irwin action figure and $1200 worth of meat raffle winnings are just some of the unique items left behind in Ubers this year. The rideshare company have just released its annual Lost & Found Index, and some distinctive lost property gives a glimpse into the habits of Australian travellers. On the list of the 'most unique' lost items were $500 worth of live exotic fish, a vibrator, a cooked chicken, a puppy, half a pair of dentures, and what Uber deemed a 'suspicious' amount of belts. Other highlights on the list were a sword, Lamborghini keys, and an electric doughnut maker. The most commonly forgotten items, however, were everyday possessions, including clothing, luggage, phones, jewellery, headphones, wallets and keys. Uber Australia and New Zealand's director of consumer operations Mathieu Maire said the index showed 'a quintessentially Aussie' insight into how we travel. 'People misplace things for all sorts of reasons – maybe they're in a rush, juggling too much or just a bit distracted,' Mr Maire said. 'Behind every lost item, there's often a little story. 'Whether it's your love letter or your lightsaber, we know how important it is to be reunited with your belongings.' Australian forgetfulness habits change depending on the day of the week, according to the index. On Mondays, hats are commonly forgotten, jackets are lost on Tuesday and Fridays, iPads on Wednesdays and AirPods on Thursdays. Phones are most likely to go missing on the weekend. The time of day also seems to make an impact; Australians are most forgetful during the morning rush hour and when coming home from a night out at 2am. Sydney topped the list as Australia's most 'forgetful' city, followed closely by Melbourne at No.2. Next on the list were Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, the Gold Coast and Canberra. Uber has encouraged anyone who lost something in a rideshare to reach out by contacting their driver directly. 'Our built-in tools make it easy to reconnect with your driver and retrieve your belongings with as little hassle as possible,' Mr Maire said. 30 most unique lost items: Mini Steve Irwin toy $500 worth of live exotic fish Vibrator A cooked chicken Esky with crabs and fish Puppy Portable CPAP machine Bottom denture $1200 meat raffle prize Cat scratching post Massage table Sword Breathalyser Electric doughnut maker Kung fu belt Rugby ball shaped cufflinks Love letter Lightsaber Breast pump executor Hair extensions Jar of bee pollen Police documents Crochet peas Clown nose Green gremlin toy $400 worth of concert merch Bass guitar Christmas lights box with $1,500 cash inside Teeth grills Suspicious amount of belts 10 most commonly forgotten items: Clothing Backpacks/luggage Phones Jewellery Headphones Wallets/purses Keys Laptops Vapes Glasses 15 most 'forgetful' cities: Sydney, NSW Melbourne, VIC Perth, WA Brisbane, QLD Adelaide, SA Gold Coast, QLD Canberra, ACT Newcastle, NSW Hobart, TAS Cairns, QLD Darwin, NT Sunshine Coast, QLD Geelong, VIC Wollongong, NSW Ballarat, VIC
