If you’ve ever climbed out of an Uber only to realize your phone, or worse, your wallet, is still sitting in the back seat, you’re not alone. Every year, Uber releases its Lost & Found Index, revealing the items Canadians most commonly (and most surprisingly) leave behind after a ride. Fortunately for Ottawa residents, it looks like we’re doing a pretty good job of keeping track of our belongings.
According to Uber Canada’s 2026 Lost & Found Index, Ottawa has once again ranked among the country’s least forgetful cities, alongside Toronto and Calgary. While riders across Canada continue to leave behind everything from phones and passports to far more unusual possessions, Ottawa drivers appear to be exiting their rides with most of their belongings intact.
The ranking is based on the number of lost items reported relative to the city’s ridership. At the opposite end of the list, Saskatoon claimed the title of Canada’s most forgetful city this year, followed by Windsor, Regina, Victoria, St. John’s, Winnipeg, Montreal, Halifax, Kelowna, and Kitchener-Waterloo.
Of course, it’s the unusual forgotten items that make the annual report so entertaining. Across Canada, Uber drivers discovered everything from a 15-pound frozen turkey, aquarium fish and supplies, a violin in a hard case, a full set of goalie equipment, two humidifiers, a 25-pound kettlebell, and even 12 pizzas that never made it to their final destination.
Ottawa had a couple of memorable entries of its own. One rider managed to leave behind a red bathing suit, while another forgot a gold-star trophy with the name “Adam” engraved on it. They may not be quite as bizarre as a frozen turkey or a turtle shell, but they’re certainly memorable enough to earn a spot on this year’s list.
When it comes to everyday essentials, the usual suspects continue to top the list. Across Canada, the most commonly forgotten items were phones, wallets and purses, backpacks, headphones, keys, clothing, glasses, passports, vape devices, and jewelry. Uber also found that passengers riding in Uber XL vehicles were more than twice as likely to leave something behind compared to those travelling in UberX, likely because larger groups often mean more bags—and more distractions.
Timing also plays a role. Halloween weekend and New Year’s Day were the busiest days for lost items across the country, while Sunday at 1 a.m. was officially named Canada’s most forgetful hour. It’s probably no surprise that late-night rides after celebrations tend to produce the most visits to Uber’s lost and found.
Whether it’s a phone, a forgotten hoodie, or the occasional trophy, Uber’s annual Lost & Found Index has become a lighthearted snapshot of Canadians’ habits on the go. And while Ottawa may not have escaped the list entirely, ranking among Canada’s least forgetful cities is one distinction residents will likely be happy to claim.
