When it comes to absent-mindedly leaving belongings in the back of an Uber, few cities do it better than Windsor. The city has climbed to No. 2 on Uber's latest Lost and Found Index, ranking as Canada's second-most forgetful municipality, behind only Saskatoon. Riders are still misplacing the usual phones, wallets and keys, but passports and jewelry are also making the list.
Most Commonly Lost Items in Windsor
According to the report, phones remain the most commonly misplaced belongings in Windsor, followed by wallets, keys and bags. Other frequently misplaced belongings include clothing, headphones and sunglasses, along with high-value items like passports and jewelry.
Unusual Items Forgotten Across Canada
When it comes to some of the more unusual items left behind across the country, other cities have seen some bizarre items, including a 15-pound turkey left behind by a rider in Toronto. Over in Brantford, a driver dropped a passenger who forgot to take their order of 12 pizzas.
Windsor's most forgetful day last year was Dec. 7, though nationally, Halloween weekend proved to be the busiest time for lost items, with Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 both ranking among the top days. New Year's Day also made the list.
The report also found that Uber XL riders are 2.6 times more likely to forget something than those using standard UberX rides, suggesting larger groups may be a factor.
Across Canada, Saskatoon was the most forgetful, followed by Windsor and Regina. Ottawa, Toronto and Calgary were among the least forgetful cities.
The annual Lost and Found Index is based on data collected from rider reports of missing items and offers a snapshot of habits across the country.
Unique Items Forgotten in Ubers Across Canada
- 15-pound frozen turkey — Toronto
- Black electric kids' scooter with a pink cat helmet — Calgary
- A violin in a hard case — Montreal
- Goalie pads, helmet, stick — Edmonton
- 12 pizzas — Brantford
- One leg from a bed frame and one old smoke alarm — London, ON
- Two humidifiers — Winnipeg
- Turtle shell — Toronto
- Blue wig — Edmonton
- Aquarium fish and supplies — Toronto
- Blackish grey switch blade knife 'it's been passed down from my great grandpa' — Regina
- A trophy with a golden star and the name 'Adam' on it — Kingston
- A 25-pound kettlebell — Vancouver
