1 week Ago By Priya Singh
Mumbai has overtaken Delhi to become India’s most forgetful city, according to Uber’s 9th annual Lost and Found Index. The list, which ranks cities based on how often riders report leaving items behind in Uber rides, revealed a quirky range of forgotten belongings in 2024 — from wedding sarees and gold biscuits to gas stoves. Delhi slipped to second place, while Pune climbed to third.
On the other end of the spectrum, Hyderabad emerged as the most mindful metro, recording the fewest reports of lost items. While common items like phones, wallets, earphones, and sunglasses topped the list of lost belongings in Ubers, several bizarre and unexpected items also made headlines. These included a wedding saree, a gold biscuit, 25kg of cow ghee, a cooking stove, and even a Hawan Kund (sacred fire altar).
Other unusual forgotten items ranged from a bansuri (flute), a hair wig, and a telescope to an ultrasonic dog bark controller. Thankfully, losing such valuable or peculiar items is less stressful for riders, as Uber’s tracking features make recovery far easier than in traditional street-hailed taxis. ALSO SEE: Microsoft Launches Free AI Skills Training Course: Registration Now Open The report revealed notable trends in rider forgetfulness in India: Saturdays were the most common day for leaving items behind, with evenings around 7 PM seeing the highest number of lost belongings.
Red-colored items topped the list of most forgotten, followed by blue and yellow ones. Among smartphone users, Samsung owners reported the highest number of lost devices. 🚖 Uber launches ‘Uber for Teens’ in India! A safe & reliable travel option now available for teens aged 13 to 17, with full parental controls.
👨👩👧👦📲 🚖 भारत में लॉन्च हुआ 'Uber for Teens'! अब 13 से 17 साल के किशोर भी कर सकेंगे सुरक्षित और सुविधाजनक सफर, माता-पिता को मिलेगी...
pic.twitter.com/SnJNWR3yvI — S CHANDRA (@schandrabxr) April 6, 2025 To retrieve a lost item from an Uber, go to the app’s menu, tap “Your Trips,” select the relevant ride, and choose “I lost an item” under “Report an issue.
” Then, tap “Contact my driver,” enter a phone number (yours or a friend’s), and the app will call your driver directly. If the driver confirms they found the item, arrange a pickup. If you're unable to connect, use in-app support for further assistance.
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