Robotaxis accrue a bizarre lost-and-found catalog as Uber expands self-driving fleet
Uber’s Lost and Found Index now includes items left in robotaxis from its growing autonomous-car partners (Waymo, Motional, Avride) as self-driving trips rise, though they still account for under 1% of rides. Riders leave both common items—phones, wallets, keys, glasses—and odd leftovers like a bowling ball, a unicorn Beanie Baby, dentures, and designer items. Returns are handled via in-app support with a $15 courier fee or pickup at a depot, under Uber’s Autonomous Solutions program. Uber aims to expand AV trips to about 15 cities globally and become the largest robotaxi broker by 2029, with occasional mishaps like a Waymo luggage incident later covered by Waymo.
