California cities crack top 5 most forgetful as Uber reveals new lost and found index

California Uber riders may want to double-check the backseat before ending their next Uber trip.The rideshare company has released its new 2026 Lost & Found Index that places two California metros among the nation’s most forgetful cities, with San Francisco ranking No.4 and Los Angeles coming in at No.

5 on the company’s annual list.The report, which marks the 10th anniversary of Uber’s Lost & Found Index, offers a snapshot of the items riders most frequently leave behind, along with some truly bizarre discoveries encountered over the past year.While phones continued to top the list of forgotten belongings, Uber reported that more than 1 million devices were reported lost.Wallets, luggage, keys, headphones, clothing, passports, glasses, jewelry and laptops rounded out the 10 most commonly forgotten items.The company’s ranking of the most forgetful cities placed New York at No.1, followed by Miami and Chicago.This year’s report also highlighted some of the strangest items abandoned in vehicles.Among the bizarre items left behind:Other unusual items included a Donny Osmond group picture, a sack of marbles, an oxygen tank, a brand-new mini fridge, a single red-bottom Louboutin heel and $200 worth of Temu purchases.Uber said the report serves as a decade-long time capsule of changing cultural trends. In previous years, riders commonly left behind vaccine cards and face masks, while newer trends have included Ozempic and Labubus.The company identified several notable lost-item trends in 2026.Labubu collectibles were among the most frequently forgotten novelty items.Crocs regularly appeared on the lost-and-found list, while wellness-related items such as peptides, sea moss products and protein powder also showed up.Drivers also reported a surge in forgotten dental items, including dentures, icy veneers and sparkly gold grills.Baseball caps, trucker hats and beanies were frequently left behind, along with vaping devices and flower arrangements.Uber ide...