Uber Hong Kong has released its 2026 Lost & Found Index, and it paints a very relatable picture of distracted riders, busy weekends and rushed evenings.
The report analysed 11,800 lost-item cases, looking at what passengers most often leave behind, when they are most likely to forget things, and which districts record the highest number of reports.
Top 10 Lost Items
Phones and cameras topped Uber Hong Kong’s lost-item ranking, with 2,219 reports, followed by bags, backpacks and luggage. Wallets and handbags came third, while headphones, Bluetooth speakers, passports, clothing, keys, laptops, jewellery, watches, cosmetics and glasses also made the top 10.
The Most Forgetful Time Of Day
The most forgetful hour was 6pm, followed by 5pm and 4pm. Uber said the evening rush is a danger zone because passengers often carry work bags, gym gear, shopping bags or takeaway food after a long day.
Night-time was also risky, with 9pm and 10pm together recording more than 900 lost-item reports. The only morning peak was 9am, when commuters are still waking up.
Hong Kong’s Most Forgetful Districts
Yau Tsim Mong recorded the most lost-item reports, with 1,780 cases, followed by Central at 1,170 and Wan Chai at 790. Phones and cameras were the most common lost items across these busy districts.
Central also had one standout record, with 83 iPhones left behind on a single Saturday. At Hong Kong International Airport, luggage and backpacks were more commonly reported than phones.
The Stranger Finds
Beyond the usual phones and wallets, the index also revealed some truly odd forgotten items.
Riders left behind musical instruments, company chops, birthday cards, a birthday cake, certificates, medals and Mayday concert tickets.
More trend-driven finds also appeared, including tennis rackets, tennis balls and even a Tamagotchi, proving that Hong Kong’s lost items can be just as unpredictable as the city itself.
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