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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 Columbia 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 Columbia in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

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

Helpful resources for Columbia

Recent reports in Columbia

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Lost power tools near State House, downtown Columbia.

Last Tuesday at around 6:15 p.m., I wrapped up a quick job near the State House on Main Street when I realized my power tools were missing from the tote in my van. The missing items include a cordless drill, a few drill bits, and a sturdy metal toolbox with a blue handle. These tools are what I rely on for freelance repairs, and the thought of them turning up in the wrong hands makes me anxious. I posted this here in case the finder recognizes them and helps reunite me with my things.

Main Street near the State House, Columbia. 12 days ago
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Lost Sculptures near Columbia Museum of Art

I lost my sculptures after unloading them from my SUV near the Columbia Museum of Art on Friday at 7:15 p.m. The trio includes a 12-inch bronze figure, a carved wooden woman with a teal scarf, and a translucent acrylic piece shaped like a wave. I had them resting on a folding table beside the loading dock in the Five Points area when I stepped away for a moment. The space is suddenly silent and the fading light makes the absence feel personal. I keep replaying the moment I walked away, hoping they’ll turn up in the right hands.

near the Columbia Museum of Art 13 days ago
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Lost leashes near Soda City Market, Columbia

I was leaving Pete's Coffee near Soda City Market on Main Street around 6:15 p.m. last Friday when I realized my two dog leashes were missing from the passenger seat. I retraced steps along Main Street, past the vendor tents and mural walls, toward the riverfront park. The air was cool and the evening bustle felt suddenly distant as I scanned the sidewalk, hoping they were just tucked under a chair. They’re part of our evening routine, and I’m anxious we won’t find them. If you happened to see them or picked them up, I’d really appreciate any help.

Bench outside Pete's Coffee, Soda City Market, Main Street 13 days ago
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Lost: Pocket Watches in Columbia

Hello, I’m Maya Carter. I lost two pocket watches in Columbia—an antique gold one engraved with a family name and a newer silver one with a blue dial—near the South Carolina State House on Gervais Street, around 4:15 p.m. last Tuesday. I’d been stepping out of a coffee shop on Lady Street when I realized I’d dropped them somewhere along the sidewalk. They’re precious to me, one holding a faded memory of my grandfather, the other a gift from a friend. I’m hopeful they’re somewhere nearby and I’ll be grateful for any sighting.

near SC State House, Gervais St 17 days ago
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Lost: black leather work cases

I realized at 6:10 p.m. on Friday that my two black leather work cases were missing from the loading dock behind the Columbia Museum of Art. I retraced my steps down Main Street toward the State House grounds, checking the benches and the fountain on Gervais Street. The cases hold confidential files and my laptop charger, which makes me anxious. I am hoping a kind passerby picked them up and handed them in, because I need them for a big client presentation next week.

near the State House grounds 27 days ago
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Lost photographs near USC campus, Columbia, South Carolina.

Hi, I am Grace Nguyen. I realized at 3:45 p.m. last Saturday that a tote with a bundle of photographs disappeared near the steps of the South Carolina State House on Gervais Street in Columbia. The photos are a mix of childhood portraits and recent trip snapshots, kept in a light-blue folder with a red sticker. These pictures are priceless to me because they document generations and memories I can't replace. If you found them, please keep them safe and return them through this site; I would be deeply grateful.

State House steps on Gervais Street about 1 month ago