A jetpack, bullet proof vest and someone’s BROTHER…the weirdest things lost by Uber passengers revealed
Uber has released a list of some of the weird and wonderful things their passengers have left behind when using their taxi service - and some will surprise you
Ally Foster for News.com.au
Ally Foster for News.com.au
WE’VE all experienced that sinking feeling of realising we have lost something, whether it be your phone, wallet or keys, you can’t help the dread that instantly washes over you.
One of the main places these items tend to get left behind is in the back of an Uber.
It drops out of your pocket and you only realise long after your driver has sped off.
So to pay tribute to its most forgetful riders, Uber has released its second annual Lost and Found index, listing some of the most common - and just plain weird - items that people left behind in 2017.
Predictably, the top three items people forgot were their phone, wallet and keys, followed by clothing and glasses.
Uber also listed the most unique items left in cars.
Unfortunately they didn’t detail why such outrageous items ended up in an Uber in the first place, so you will just have to use your imagination.
A 1.3 carat diamond ring, flat screen TV, jetpack and diamond encrusted gold grills were among the more high end items that passengers forgot about.
People also had a habit of leaving important documents just lying around, including divorce papers, a marriage certificate, tax returns and a letter from an imprisoned boyfriend.
There were also a number of food items that people felt the need to report as lost, including a single slice of pizza and nuggets and a large fries.
One incredibly forgetful passenger even reported leaving his brother behind, the poor guy.
The days that people were most likely to report lost items were Saturday and Sunday, between the hours of 11pm and 1am, which is unsurprising as people usually aren’t at their most observant during those times.
Here is a full list of all the wacky items people left in Ubers last year
If you do find yourself in a situation where you have left your bulletproof vest or your beloved Star Wars Encyclopaedia behind, then fear not, because Uber has created a handy video on how to get your items back.
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