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Bizarre Items Left in Uber's Robotaxis Revealed

Discover the strange items passengers leave behind in Uber's robotaxis. From bowling balls to dentures, the Lost and Found Index unveils a quirky side of autonomous rides.

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Bizarre Items Left in Uber's Robotaxis Revealed

The Quirky Side of Robotaxis

Uber's annual Lost and Found Index has taken an unusual turn by including items left behind in robotaxis for the first time. As the company partners with driverless car firms like Waymo and Motional, it has gathered enough data to highlight the oddities passengers forget in these autonomous vehicles.

Among the most common items left behind are:

  • Phones (iPhones, Androids, and even flip phones)
  • Wallets and keys
  • Headphones and glasses
  • Driver's licenses and passports
However, the list doesn't stop there. Passengers have also forgotten a unicorn Beanie Baby, a 15-pound bowling ball, and even a pair of dentures. These quirky finds showcase that whether driven by a human or a robot, riders will always leave something behind, often with a humorous twist.