Uber Lost and Found survey names India's most forgetful city

Apple devices are the most lost items during festive days and Diwali.

Uber has released its annual ‘Lost and Found Index’. The survey lists the most forgetful cities in India, as well as the items that Uber riders forgot in the cabs.

According to the 2024 edition of the Lost and Found survey, travellers in Delhi are the most forgetful, followed by Mumbai and Bangalore. Hyderabad is the 4th most forgetful city, followed by Pune in fifth place. 

As per the data, phones, bags, wallets, and clothing were some of the most common items that riders forgot, followed by items like water bottles, keys, spectacles and jewellery. Apple devices are the most lost items during festive days and Diwali.

Besides the usual items that riders forgot in cabs, there were a few unique ones that stood out. These include a Ukulele, a coin collection, prasad and even a hair trimmer. Some riders also forgot their passports, bank and business papers in the cabs.

The survey revealed that riders are most likely to forget their belongings in an Uber on Saturdays and in the evenings at around 7 pm.