Uber Lost & Found Index shows that despite fact people are attached to their iPhones and Android smartphones, they are #1 forgotten item in Ubers
Yes, you can save quite a bit of money taking an Uber instead of a cab in most cases, but not if you leave your smartphone, purse, guitar or engagement ring behind. Kind of gives a new meaning to the term “Sharing Economy”.
Uber, which does have a good system for helping you recover forgotten items, has just published a list of the most commonly forgotten items left in its cars as well as a list of the “most unique” items left behind. It also reports that Los Angeles is the most forgetful city in North America
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As for most commonly forgotten, phones are #1. You’d think it might be hard to forget your iPhone or Android smartphone given that they so seldom leave people’s hands, but this is the case according to the new Uber Lost & Found Index (it’s simply a list, no specific numbers are shared). As for other techie items, Chargers also make the list — though I’m surprised laptops/tablets didn’t crack the top 10:
10 Most Commonly Forgotten Items in Ubers
- Phone
- Ring
- Keys
- Wallet
- Glasses
- Purse
- License/ID
- Gloves/Glove
- Charger
- Sunglasses
As for the oddest items left behind, the list includes everything from the pricey (engagement ring) to tasty (lobster).
50 Most Unique Items Forgotten in Ubers
Valuable Nordic walking poles Paintings Lobster Sweet potato care package Paycheck Guitar Engagement ring Rubber mallet School papers Chair Laser Hot Cheetos Notary bag Pool stick Smoke machine Pearl earrings Wedding outfit Hard drive Stroller Bulletproof vest Crime & Punishment (book) Valium Grill set Meat packet Corn hole boards Wooden hat Lottery ticket Back massage device Rose quartz Mustard Bible Elf cut-out Tap handle Expensive slipper Harry Potter glasses Salsa Verde Kite Cape Potted plant Nintendo Dog sweater Contact lenses Diary Tickets Arm sling Taser Vacuum Jewelry box Money bag Violin
Uber also broke out data based on the days of the week on which the most items are lost. Sunday wins out, and Sunday is also the day on which the most wedding dresses are left behind. Further analysis is required on that one.
