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California Uber riders may want todouble-check the backseatbefore ending their next Uber trip.
The rideshare company has released its new2026 Lost & Found Indexthat places two California metros among the nation’s most forgetful cities, with San Francisco ranking No. 4 and Los Angeles coming in at No. 5 on the company’s annual list.
The report, which marks the 10th anniversary of Uber’s Lost & Found Index, offers a snapshot of the items riders most frequently leave behind, along with some truly bizarre discoveries encountered over the past year.
While phones continued to top the list of forgotten belongings, Uber reported that more than 1 million devices were reported lost.
Wallets, luggage, keys, headphones, clothing, passports, glasses, jewelry and laptops rounded out the 10 most commonly forgotten items.
The company’s ranking of the most forgetful cities placed New York at No. 1, followed by Miami and Chicago.
This year’s report also highlighted some of the strangest items abandoned in vehicles.
Among the bizarre items left behind:
Other unusual items included a Donny Osmond group picture, a sack of marbles, an oxygen tank, a brand-new mini fridge, a single red-bottom Louboutin heel and $200 worth of Temu purchases.
Source: California Post – Breaking California News, Photos & Videos
