Robotaxi Lost & Found: Dentures, Bowling Balls, and a Beanie Baby — Uber’s Weirdest 2026 Haul

Uber’s annual Lost and Found Index has cataloged a fresh batch of bizarre items left behind in robotaxis over the past year, including a unicorn Beanie Baby, a 15-pound green bowling ball, and a pair of dentures. For the first time, the company is expanding its yearly accounting of things forgotten in Uber vehicles to include items abandoned in its autonomous fleet. The index, which tracks lost objects across both human-driven and self-driving rides, reveals that robotaxi passengers are just as prone to leaving unusual possessions behind as their human-chauffeured counterparts.

The Unusual Haul

Among the most eye-catching entries in the 2026 Lost and Found Index is the unicorn Beanie Baby — a nostalgic collectible from the 1990s that turned up in a robotaxi in San Francisco. A 15-pound green bowling ball was also discovered, though it is unclear whether the owner planned to roll strikes or simply forgot their sports equipment during a trip. Perhaps most personal, a pair of dentures was left behind, raising questions about how the passenger managed their ride without speaking or eating.

Expanding the Index

For the first time in its history, Uber is integrating robotaxi-specific data into its broader Lost and Found Index, which previously focused only on items forgotten in vehicles driven by human operators. The company said the expansion reflects the growing role of autonomous vehicles in its network, as robotaxis now operate in multiple cities including San Francisco, Phoenix, and Los Angeles. The index now separates findings by ride type, allowing comparisons between human-driven and self-driving losses.

Other Notable Items

Beyond the top three oddities, the full list includes a vintage typewriter, a wedding dress, a full-size guitar amplifier, and a container of live crickets. Uber noted that electronics — particularly smartphones and headphones — remain the most commonly forgotten items across all ride types. However, robotaxis appear to attract a higher proportion of unconventional objects, possibly because passengers feel less social pressure to double-check their surroundings when exiting a driverless vehicle.

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• Date: June 02, 2026