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Lost something on public transport?

How to track down an item left on a bus, train, tram, or taxi by contacting the right transport operator.

Items left on buses, trains, trams, and taxis around Austin are usually handed in to the operator's lost property team — the trick is contacting the right one quickly.

  1. Identify the operator. Note the route, line, or company and the rough time. Each operator runs its own lost property process.
  2. Submit a lost property report. Use the operator's online form or phone line as soon as possible; recovered items are logged against your description.
  3. For taxis and rideshare, contact the driver or company directly through your booking or app receipt.
  4. Keep your reference. Save any report number so you can chase it up.
  5. Post a listing. Add a listing for Austin in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

Check the local transport resources below for the operators serving Austin.

Helpful resources for Austin

Recent reports in Austin

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Lost coins near Capitol, downtown Austin.

I was walking along Congress Avenue near the Texas Capitol in downtown Austin at about 7:20 p.m. last Friday when I realized two coins from my grandfather's collection had slipped from my pocket. The coins are tarnished keepsakes, some early pennies and a commemorative from the '60s, and they mean more to me than their metal value. They’re irreplaceable to my family, and I’m anxious about how to start rebuilding the collection if they’re gone for good. If someone found them, please think of them as part of a tiny family history and leave them somewhere safe near the Capitol steps.

Near the Capitol steps, downtown Austin 6 days ago
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Red Trek road bike with lime water bottle cage

I lost my red Trek Domane road bike yesterday around 3pm near the Barton Springs Pool parking lot off Barton Springs Rd in Austin. It's a 56cm frame, matte red with a white scratch on the left chainstay, and a bright lime-green water bottle cage mounted on the down tube. The saddle is black with a tiny tear on the right side, and there are a couple of chips on the handlebars from recent rides. It means a lot to me—it's my daily commuter and was a gift from my grandfather—so I’m really hoping to get it back; if you’ve seen it around, reach out here and we can meet at a safe public spot in central Austin.

Austin 26 days ago
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Silver bracelet with emerald heart charm

I lost my silver bracelet yesterday around 3pm near South Congress Ave by Jo's Coffee in Austin. It's a slender 6-inch silver-tone chain with a tiny emerald heart charm and a delicate etched leaf along the clasp. It was a gift from my mom last year, so it's sentimental and I'm really hoping to get it back. The emerald charm and the etched-leaf detail on the clasp are pretty unique markers if someone sees it.

Austin about 1 month ago
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Space Gray iPad Pro 11-inch with cactus sticker

I lost my space gray iPad Pro 11-inch yesterday around 3pm near BookPeople on North Lamar Blvd in Austin. It's in a slim black silicone case with a cute cactus sticker on the back, and the Apple Pencil 2 snaps to the side magnetically. The screen has a tiny diagonal crack in the bottom-right corner and the home screen is set to my work profile with important documents and family photos. This device is my main tool for work and school, and it has sentimental value from a trip with friends last year; I’d really appreciate it being returned.

Austin about 1 month ago
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Gray Patagonia backpack with neon orange zippers

I lost my gray Patagonia backpack yesterday around 3pm near the Whole Foods Market on 6th Street and Congress Ave, downtown Austin. It's a 28L daypack with neon orange zipper pulls and a small UT Austin patch on the front pocket. Inside are my math notebooks, a chipped coffee thermos, and a dent on the bottom from a tumble at the bus stop. It has sentimental value—it's my daily carry for class and weekend runs—and I really need it back.

Austin 2 months ago
Lost ring near 6th Street by Buford's lost M

Lost ring near 6th Street by Buford's

I lost a ring on 6th street near Buford’s. Offering $5,000 reward.

Reward Sentimental
Austin 2 months ago