Uber releases 10th annual lost items list featuring butterflies and breast milk

4 June 2026 · Source balance: Centre

Uber has released its tenth annual Lost and Found Index, revealing the most unusual items riders have left behind in vehicles. The list includes bizarre discoveries such as live butterflies, breast milk, dentures, an ankle monitor, and even a dishwasher. Phones remain by far the most commonly forgotten item, with over one million reported lost. New York City earned the title of America's most forgetful city, while Sundays generate the most lost-item reports. The data draws from millions of lost item reports submitted through the app. Uber is launching an improved lost and found recovery feature that lets riders request dedicated return trips to retrieve lost items. The enhanced process is currently available in select states including California, Texas, Pennsylvania, and others, with nationwide rollout planned for the end of 2026. The index has become a cultural snapshot, tracking how forgotten items reflect decade-long trends from AirPods to Ozempic to viral Labubu plushies.