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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 Buffalo 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 Buffalo in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

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

Helpful resources for Buffalo

Recent reports in Buffalo

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Lost Guitars near Canalside, Buffalo

Last Saturday around 3:30 p.m., I parked my guitar case on a bench near Canalside in Buffalo so I could take a quick photo of the waterfront. When I stood up, they were gone—the two guitars with their worn straps and a scratch on the headstock. I walked the promenade twice, asking any street musicians and passersby if they’d seen them, but the crowds kept moving and the wind kept blowing. Music isn’t just a hobby for me; it’s how I breathe. If you’ve seen or picked up these guitars, please contact through the site.

near Canalside, Erie Canal harbor 10 days ago
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Lost gym bags near Canalside, Buffalo.

On Tuesday evening, around 6:20 p.m., I realized my gym bags were gone after I left the Buffalo Fitness Center on Elmwood Avenue and headed toward Canalside. I’d just finished a tough spin class and expected to grab them on the way out, but they never appeared. The bags are dark blue with bright orange zipper pulls and contain a towel, my gym shoes, and a water bottle—things I use every day. I feel frustrated and worried they’ll end up far from where they were; I hope the finder understands how much these items mean to my routine and brings them back.

Canalside boardwalk near the Monroe Street entrance 13 days ago
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Lost action figures near Canalside, Buffalo

I lost my action figures at the Canalside boardwalk on Sunday around 5:30 p.m. The set is about six inches tall and comes in a blue box with a red star logo; one figure even has a tiny green cape. They were gifts from my nephew, and it hurts to think they might be gone for good. If you see a blue box with those figures, please know they mean a lot to me and I’d really love to have them back where they belong.

Canalside boardwalk, near the observation deck, Buffalo 17 days ago
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Lost sports equipment near Canalside, Buffalo.

I lost my equipment for various sports after a practice at Canalside around 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. My blue duffel held a basketball, a field hockey stick, a baseball glove, and a damp towel. I set it on a bench outside the skating rink near the Canalside boardwalk while I chatted with teammates, and by the time I turned back, the bag was gone. I’ve walked the boardwalk, checked the nearby tents, and checked the gate near the skate park, but I came up empty. These items are essential to me as I prep for the weekend leagues, and I’d be grateful to have them back.

Canalside boardwalk, near the skating rink about 1 month ago
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LOST: Drones in Buffalo

I was filming a sunset over Delaware Park around 7:20 p.m. last Tuesday when I realized my drone was gone. It’s a compact black quad with a small camera, the bottom a little scratched, and a blue protective ring around the propeller guard. A black strap with my initials 'SB' is looped around the controller. I retraced my steps along the park’s edge, checked under benches, and looked toward the fountain near the Buffalo Zoo, but nothing turned up. This project means a lot to me, and losing the drone feels like losing a piece of that effort. If you’ve seen it, please let me know through the site.

Delaware Park, by the Buffalo Zoo fountain about 2 months ago
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lost sheet music near Canalside, Buffalo

On Tuesday around 5:30 p.m., I realized my sheet music had vanished while I was walking from rehearsal toward the Canalside boardwalk in Buffalo, New York. It’s a weathered blue binder with a few pages sticking out, the one I rely on for every practice. I retraced steps along Main Street and past the ferry terminal, hoping a page would flutter back into sight, but the harbor breeze carried it away. The loss has me nervously reorganizing my notes for the upcoming concert, and I keep picturing the page wobbling at a café table. If this finds its way back to me, I’ll be forever grateful.

near Canalside boardwalk, Buffalo about 2 months ago