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 Glasgow are usually handed in to the operator's lost property team — the trick is contacting the right one quickly.

Identify the operator. Note the route, line, or company and the rough time. Each operator runs its own lost property process.
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.
For taxis and rideshare, contact the driver or company directly through your booking or app receipt.
Keep your reference. Save any report number so you can chase it up.
Post a listing. Add a listing for Glasgow in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

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

Helpful resources for Glasgow

National Rail lost property
Items lost on trains

Recent reports in Glasgow

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Lost: Drones in Glasgow

I lost my drones last night after a quick session over Kelvingrove Park around 7:15 PM. I was filming a sunset by the Kelvingrove Art Gallery when a sudden gust pulled both machines into the trees and brush along the park path. The main drone is black with a red prop guard, and the secondary one is white with a small camera. I’m careful with them and the moment I realized they were gone I turned back and searched the grass and benches, but it was too dark. If anyone found them, I’d be grateful for a sign.

Urgent

near Kelvingrove Park, by the Riverside Museum 1 day ago

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Lost: Two Parrots in Glasgow

I was walking through Kelvingrove Park in Glasgow around 5:15 PM yesterday when my two parrots slipped from their cages and disappeared into the crowd. One is bright green with a blue tail, the other a smaller yellow-green bird with a red beak. They respond to calls and might perch on a shoulder if you hear them. If you’ve seen them around or heard any chirps in the park, please keep an eye out near the statues and trees—I’m desperate to get them back.

near Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow Central area 5 days ago

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Yellow gold engagement ring with grape cluster

Yellow gold. Grape like cluster. Mums engagement ring to my sadly departed dad. Lost in 2022.

Reward Sentimental +1

Glasgow 12 days ago

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Lost sandals near Glasgow Green, city centre

I was walking through Glasgow Green on Friday at 7:00 pm after a long shift and must have left my sandals on a bench near the pedestrian bridge by the River Clyde. They’re brown canvas sandals, size 7, with one strap a little frayed and a faint lavender scent from the soap I wore earlier. I retraced my steps along Argyle Street and Sauchiehall Street toward the city centre, but they vanished. I’m feeling a mix of tired and hopeful—these sandals are tied to a good week and I’d be grateful to have them back at home.

near Glasgow Green, by the pedestrian bridge 16 days ago

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Lost: Skirts near Glasgow Central Station

Hi, I'm Emily Clarke, and I misplaced three skirts yesterday afternoon. I was on Sauchiehall Street, outside the Glasgow Central Station entrance, around 5:45 PM, heading toward Buchanan Street for a charity event. They were in a black garment bag: three skirts of different fabrics—emerald satin, charcoal tweed, and navy pleated. I had planned to wear one of them for a job interview the next day, and another for a wedding. I retraced steps along Sauchiehall Street, checked a couple of shops and the bus stop by the station, but the bag never appeared. I feel anxious and hopeful at once; if anyone finds them, I’d love for them to be reunited with the right owner.

outside Glasgow Central Station entrance, Sauchiehall Street 23 days ago

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LOST: Appliances in Glasgow

Hi, I’m Sophie MacLeod. I lost a batch of small kitchen appliances after a charity bake sale outside Glasgow Central Station around 7:10 p.m. yesterday. The items were in a blue tote on a bench outside the station entrance—a kettle, toaster, and a compact blender, plus a couple of folding baking trays. I stepped away for a moment to fetch a sign and came back to find the tote gone. Those gadgets were meant for my demonstrations this week, so I’m really hoping someone spotted them around Buchanan Street or the station.

Urgent

outside Glasgow Central Station entrance 30 days ago