Lost Items: What People Accidentally Left Behind in Taxis in 2021

If you have ever left your belongings behind in a taxi, you might be interested to know that there are quite a few people like you—and the items they leave behind are far from ordinary. Today, we’ll discuss the most unusual and frequently forgotten items left in taxis, drawing on the experiences of those who tried to retrieve them.

Most frequently forgotten items

It is certainly not surprising that people leave personal belongings, important odds and ends, and other items in taxis; after all, it is easy to lose focus when you are in a rush or lost in thought. So, the items most often left behind in SHARK taxis include:

• wallets and billfolds;
• mobile phones;
• cameras;
• backpacks and bags;
• document folders;
• boxes of belongings;
• luggage;
• clothing;
• keys;
• headphones;
• glasses.

If you look closely at the list provided, you’ll see that losing these items is a fairly common occurrence. But what would you say if you learned about some of the most unusual items left behind, such as:

• scooters;
• skateboards;
• fur coats and fur wraps.

Forgetting a scooter when getting into a taxi is certainly an unusual scenario; however, all the items were reunited with their owners—much to everyone's delight.

Timeframes

Based on data provided by the owners of the lost items, SHARK also identified the times when this happens most frequently. Unsurprisingly, the peak times for forgetfulness are Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays—specifically between 9:00 and 10:00 AM and at 4:00 PM.

We have also compiled a short list of frequently forgotten items categorized by the day of the week. Here it is:

• phones and cameras are left behind in taxis on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays;
• headphones go missing from taxis on Thursdays and Fridays;
• bags, backpacks, and wallets—on Wednesdays;
• keys—on Sundays.

How to recover items left in a taxi

To successfully retrieve your belongings, you need to contact the driver directly or reach out to the taxi service's support team. Here is what to do:

• Open the SHARK app.
• Go to the menu and tap on the “Order History” section.
• Find the order corresponding to the trip where you left your item behind, and tap “Details”.
• You will see the trip details and all the necessary information.
• If you left your phone behind, call customer support from a phone available to you and explain the situation.

Stay attentive and don't forget your belongings—but if it does happen, you can count on SHARK Taxi for help!