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Curious things from Uber: Turtle, chainsaw & Co. forget in Vienna!
On April 8, 2025, the "Lost & Found Index" published for Austria, which shows unusual finds and frequent forgetfulness in Vienna and other cities.
Curious things from Uber: Turtle, chainsaw & Co. forget in Vienna!
On April 8, 2025, the “Lost & Found Index 2025” by Uber was published in Austria, which offers interesting insights into the forgetfulness of the Austrian passengers. According to vienna.at , particularly curious objects were found that were forgotten in the vehicles. The unusual finds include not only everyday things such as cell phones and backpacks, but also a turtle, a chainsaw, a DNA test and even breast milk.
The most common forgotten objects are classic everyday articles: cell phones, wall pockets, keys and glasses are at the top of the list. It turns out that most of the loss reports, especially between midnight and two o'clock in the morning. Numbers that are confirmed by The press show that bags or backpacks are often left behind on Wednesdays. Martin Essl, General Manager of Uber Austria, emphasizes that the forgotten objects are understandable and represents part of everyday life.
regional differences in forgetfulness
The analysis of the Lost & Found Index also reveals regional differences in forgetfulness. Vienna represents the most forgetful city in Austria, followed by Salzburg and Graz. Bregenz also has a high quota forgotten objects. Great Britain leads the list of forgetful countries within Europe, while Austria occupies 14th place. This can also be derived from the data of Uber that show that the most frequently lost objects have similar trends internationally, where
On Monday, glasses are left in Uber vehicles particularly often, which may be due to the return to work after the weekend. At the same time, there is a continuous trend that special objects such as yoga mats are among the forgotten. This tendency reflects the lifestyle of many passengers who integrate sport and leisure activities into their everyday life.
back to the owners
Uber offers a simple solution to return forgotten items. Passengers have the option of reporting their lost things via the Uber app and contacting the respective driver. Most finds are returned to the lawful owners within a few hours. This shows the efficiency of the service and is valued by the users.
Although forgetfulness is a human phenomenon, the Lost & Found Index remains a fascinating insight into the peculiarities of everyday life, which reflects the diversity and the small curiosities of life in Austria.