Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, June 09, 2026 – A fish was among the most unusual items left behind in an Uber ride in Saudi Arabia, according to the ride hailing app’s Lost & Found Index, which reveals the strangest and most surprising belongings forgotten by riders across KSA.
Alongside everyday essentials such as phones, keys and wallets, riders also left behind bizarre items including a fish, a sausage, a chicken, and spaghetti highlighting the wide variety of belongings that end up on the backseat.
“As we go about our busy routines, it’s easy to leave things behind,” said Youssef Abouseif, General Manager Uber, KSA and Bahrain. “ Our Lost & Found Index reflects the diverse stories of our riders and their belongings, celebrating these often unusual moments while showcasing how simple it is to retrieve forgotten items with Uber’s help.”
What were riders thinking?
The latest findings offer a glimpse into the wide range of items being left behind across the Kingdom.
- Commonly forgotten items: KSA riders commonly misplace all things tech with Apple Air tags and laptops among the top items found.
- Leftover food: The list of forgotten snacks reads less like a grocery run and more like the ingredients for an unexpected dinner. Mangoes, egg trays, a single sausage, a potato and macaroni all make appearances on the Lost & Found Index.
- Most unique finds: Among the most unusual items reported were a pair of crocs, a fish and an aquarium decoration branch.
- Honey, where’s my suit? Some unlucky grooms added to their wedding-day stress by leaving their suits in the back of an Uber.
- Musical mayhem: Riders in KSA have a habit of leaving their harmony behind. Instruments including guitars, drums, violins, and keyboards were all found left on the backseat.
- Travel and souvenirs: Riders left behind trip keepsakes like fridge magnets, fanny packs, neck pillows, and even entire toiletry kits.
- Lost in litigation: Legal documents including court summons and divorce papers feature among KSA’s unusual forgotten Uber items.
- Fowl play: Chickens are among the more unusual items reported lost as 20 wayward fowls were found left behind in the latest Index.
- Some of the most memorable items reported through Uber’s Lost & Found Index include:
- Crocs
- Tools
- A tray of eggs
- Spaghetti sauce and tortilla chips
- Beef mince
- Aquarium decor branch
- Fish
- Macaroni
- Dog toys
Trending habits in Lost & Found
The trends are as amusing as the items. Red stood out as the most-forgotten colour with red water bottles and handbags repeatedly appearing on the list.
For those with extra appetites, food-related losses broadened horizons and provided plenty of laughs. Forgotten items ranged from boxes of chocolates and a mini spread of pies and chicken.
Reuniting riders with their items
Losing something in an Uber doesn’t have to be the end as riders can report their lost items via the app, many of which are returned to their owner.
- Open the Uber app and head to “Activity” in the bottom menu.
- Select the trip where you think you left your item.
- Scroll to the “Find lost item” option and follow the prompts to contact your driver.
- Can’t call? Leave a detailed voicemail about what you lost and how they can reach you.
- Lost your phone instead? No worries. Sign in at help.uber.com to reconnect.
At Uber, every item tells a story. Whether it’s something essential, sentimental or simply unexpected, Uber’s Lost & Found Index helps riders reconnect with their belongings quickly and easily.
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