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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 Columbus 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 Columbus in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

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

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Recent reports in Columbus

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Lost Power Tools near RiverWalk, Columbus

I lost my power tools around 8:10 PM yesterday while I was walking along Broad Street toward the Chattahoochee RiverWalk near the Civic Center in downtown Columbus. A stray gust knocked them from my belt, and I didn’t realize they’d fallen until I reached the crosswalk. The tools—a cordless drill and a compact circular saw—are not flashy, but I rely on them for ongoing projects. I’ve searched the RiverWalk benches and the parking lots by the Civic Center, hoping someone might have found them and held onto them for me.

RiverWalk by the Civic Center 3 days ago
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Lost: Stamps around Columbus city center

This morning around 10:30 AM I was sorting mail at the Columbus Post Office on 9th Street when I realized my stamp collection was missing from the desk drawer. It’s a small red binder with assorted commemoratives and a few older U.S. issues, some loose stamps tucked into a sleeve, and a green album peeking out. The binder carries sentimental weight—it was a gift from my grandfather and holds family memories across decades. If you found something that matches, please respond through the site so I can retrieve it.

Columbus Post Office, 9th Street 17 days ago
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LOST sandals near Columbus Riverwalk

Yesterday at around 6:30 PM I realized my sandals were missing while walking the Columbus Riverwalk near Broad Street by the fountain outside the Springer Opera House. I backtracked along the cobblestones toward the fountain and asked a couple of joggers, but the sandals were nowhere to be found. They’re tan leather with a small toe-loop and a faint scuff on the left sole, and I wear them almost every day for errands around town. I’m hoping a kind soul picked them up and turned them in; I’d be grateful to have them back for my weekend strolls.

near the Riverwalk by the Springer Opera House 18 days ago
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Lost handheld and console near Springer Opera House

I lost my handheld and console last Saturday at 8:15 p.m., while sitting on the steps of the Columbus Riverwalk near the Springer Opera House. When I stood up to stretch, they vanished from the pocket of my bag. The handheld is a blue Nintendo Switch Lite, and the console is a small gray mini with a red cable. I’ve been replaying the same level in my head and hoping they’ll turn up.

near the Springer Opera House 20 days ago
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Lost notebook titled Wild and Domestic in Columbus

I lost my notebook titled Wild and Domestic around 6:40 p.m. last Monday after a quick coffee run on Broad Street in downtown Columbus. I left it in the back seat of my car, near the Springer Opera House after chatting with a friend outside. It's a small hardcover with a black cover and a few doodles on the first page; it's full of notes for a project and means a lot to me. I'm hoping someone who was walking near Riverwalk or around 3rd Street might have seen it.

near the Springer Opera House, downtown Columbus 29 days ago
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Lost rabbits near Riverwalk, Columbus GA

I was out with my two rabbits, a small lop named Sable and a fluffy gray one called Pippin, at 5:12 p.m. on Sunday along the Riverwalk by the Springer Opera House in downtown Columbus. They slipped their harnesses and sprinted away toward Riverside Park, weaving past the benches and oaks near Fourth Street before vanishing from sight. My heart sank; those little companions mean more than anything after a long shift. If you happen to spot them anywhere around the Riverwalk, Riverside Park, or near the old train depot on Fourth Street, please keep an eye out for them.

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Riverwalk by the Springer Opera House, downtown Columbus about 1 month ago