Lost something in a cab? Now Uber connects you with your lost items

Plenty of people have left things in a cab after getting out.  Heck, I left my suit Jacket in the car which dropped me at the airport before heading to New York.  Fortunately, the driver rang me, and is holding into it for me until I’m back – not as easy for most.

If you took and Uber though, all that might be a thing of the past.

The app can’t remind you to take your things with you – but it can connect you to your lost items after you slap your forehead realising what you’ve done.

And it’s simple. You just open the Uber app, click the Menu, then Help, and report an issue with your trip.

After you then choose “Lost item” you enter your phone number and moments later your phone will ring and you’ve been connected to your driver and can arrange to get your stuff!

A bit of research from Uber shows we’re pretty forgetful people.

What about these crazy things you’d never expect to have left behind:

• Guitar
• Smoke Machine
• Wedding outfit
• Kite
• Vacuum
• Violin

Here’s a full list of the data Uber has on lost and forgotten items!

10 Most Commonly Forgotten Items in Ubers

1. Phone
2. Ring
3. Keys
4. Wallet
5. Glasses
6. Purse
7. License / ID
8. Gloves/ Glove
9. Charger
10. Sunglasses

45 Most Unique Items Forgotten in Ubers

1. Paintings
2. Lobster
3. Sweet potato care package
4. Payslip
5. Guitar
6. Engagement Ring
7. Rubber Mallet
8. School Papers
9. Chair
10. Chips
11. Notary bag
12. Pool stick
13. Smoke Machine
14. Valuable Nordic Walking Poles
15. Pearl earrings
16. Wedding outfit
17. Hard drive
18. Stroller
19. Crime & Punishment book
20. Grill set
21. Meat packet
22. Wooden Hat
23. Lottery ticket
24. Back massage device
25. Rose Quartz
26. Mustard
27. Bible
28. Elf cut-out
29. Tap handle
30. Expensive slipper
31. Harry Potter glasses
32. Salsa Verde
33. Kite
34. Cape
35. Potted plant
36. Nintendo
37. Dog Sweater
38. Contact Lenses
39. Diary
40. Tickets
41. Arm sling
42. Vacuum
43. Jewelry Box
44. Money bag
45. Violin

Most forgetful Australian cities

1. Perth
2. Gold Coast
3. Adelaide
4. Melbourne
5. Brisbane
6. Sydney
7. Canberra
8. Hobart

Most common days to report items as lost:

1. Sunday
2. Saturday
3. Friday
4. Monday
5. Thursday
6. Tuesday
7. Wednesday

Most forgetful days in 2016

(days items were reported as lost):

1. October 30
2. December 11
3. December 18
4. December 4
5. November 20

And if you’re trying to avoid losing something specific, check this out:

• On Sundays, we see the biggest spike in lost wedding dresses.
• On Mondays, we see the biggest spike in lost skateboards.
• On Tuesdays, we see the biggest spike in lost swimsuits.
• On Wednesdays, we see the biggest spike in lost notebooks.
• On Thursdays, we see the biggest spike in lost suitcases.
• On Fridays, we see the biggest spike in lost briefcases.
• On Saturdays, we see the biggest spike in lost plane tickets.

So, take the time to check your pockets, check the boot and make sure you’ve got everything with you!