As the vaccine rollout continues and local restrictions ease, people are slowly but surely venturing out of their homes, and many of them are using Uber to get around. The company clocked in record numbers in March and that is steadily rising.
With more rides also comes more instances of passengers forgetting personal items in cars. For the last five years, Uber has released its Lost & Found Index, documenting all the most common — and not so common — things that people left behind after a ride.
Found Birthday bag from Uber
CREDIT: EMILY CHAN/COURTESY OF UBER
In the 2021 Lost & Found Index, there were some usual suspects that topped the list — keys, phones, and wallets — but some finds were also very indicative of the year, including Lysol wipes, hand sanitizer, and even COVID rapid tests and vaccination cards.
"After an unprecedented year, and as the vaccine becomes more widely available, people are starting to move safely with Uber again — and that also means an uptick in lost items," said Zaid Al-Atiya, head of Lost & Found at Uber. "Whether it's the more commonly forgotten belongings, like phones, wallets, and keys, or it's those more surprising items, like a single tooth, fresh shrimp, or a large painting of Kate Middleton, we remain committed to helping return whatever it is you need to retrieve."