Uber list of strangest lost-and-found items: Dentures, butterflies, dishwasher
Uber has released its annual 'Lost and Found Index,' highlighting some of the strangest items left behind in its vehicles. Among the unusual items are dentures, a dishwasher, and even a package of live butterflies. The company is also introducing new app features to help users retrieve lost items more easily.
- ▪Uber's annual report reveals that people forget a variety of unusual items in their rides.
- ▪This year, items like Labubus toys, fitness gear, and even teeth were frequently left behind.
- ▪The new app feature allows users to report lost items and request a return trip from their driver.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onUber releases list of strangest lost-and-found items: Dentures, butterflies, dishwasherUber says it's rolling out changes to its app for lost-and-found items.ByABC NEWSJune 2, 2026, 6:14 PM1:50A woman inside car holds a smartphone with Uber app on the screen. STOCK PHOTO/Adobe StockPhones, wallets and keys are among the items most commonly forgotten in the backs of Ubers, the ride-hailing company says. But what about dentures? Or a wedding gown?It turns out people forget lots of weird and offbeat items, according to the company's annual "Lost and Found Index," released Tuesday.
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