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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 Manchester 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 Manchester in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

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

Helpful resources for Manchester

Recent reports in Manchester

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Lost Driver's License in Manchester

I lost my driver's license around 3:15 PM on Tuesday, after stepping out for coffee near Piccadilly Gardens. I walked along Market Street, then down Pall Mall, hoping it turned up in a cafe bin or on a bus seat. It's my primary ID for work and travel, and the thought of replacing it is stressful. If anyone found it, please leave a note through the site so I can arrange its return.

near Piccadilly Gardens 14 days ago
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Lost: Travel Adapters

Around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday I was on Manchester’s Oxford Road, near the Student Union, when I must have dropped my travel adapters. They’re a universal blue case, compact and easy to miss, so I probably brushed past them and kept going. I really need them for an upcoming trip and I’d be grateful to have them back with me, even if it’s just the case with a note inside.

Near Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester city centre 18 days ago
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Navy Hugo Boss suit jacket with monogram lining

I was in Manchester city centre yesterday around 3pm, standing near the Selfridges entrance in Exchange Square when I think I left my navy Hugo Boss suit jacket on a chair by the café. It's a navy blue, single-breasted blazer, size 40R, with a charcoal lining and a small gold monogram A.J. stitched inside the left pocket. There's a tiny snag on the left cuff and a faint coffee stain on the inside lining near the label; it's hardly noticeable unless you look closely. This jacket has sentimental value—it's a gift from my late father and I wore it to important interviews; I really need it back.

Manchester 26 days ago
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Black leather briefcase with brass zipper

I lost my black leather briefcase yesterday around 3pm outside the Arndale Centre entrance on Market Street in Manchester. It's a slim, 15-inch briefcase by Samsonite with a slightly scuffed bottom edge, and the brass zipper sticks a bit when it's cold. Inside there's my laptop sleeve, a pile of client files, and a photo of my family—it's sentimental because these documents mean a lot for work and the photo reminds me to stay grounded. A red USB keychain hangs from the zipper pull, and there's a small coffee stain on the front corner. If anyone found it, please ping me—I'm really hoping to get it back soon.

Manchester 27 days ago
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Grey tabby cat with blue collar

I’m really worried—I lost my grey tabby Milo yesterday around 3pm near the Manchester Arndale on Market Street. He’s a short-haired cat, about 4kg, with a white patch on his chest and white paws, green eyes, and a tiny notch in his left ear. He wears a blue nylon collar with a tiny brass bell that jingles when he moves. He tends to disappear into back streets, so he could be anywhere between Exchange Square and the bus station near Piccadilly Gardens. Milo means the world to me; he’s been my companion through a lot, and I’d be over the moon to have him home soon. If anyone spots him, please email me at [email protected] or drop me a message here.

Manchester 27 days ago
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Blue DeWalt 20V drill with yellow case

I was finishing up a quick shelving project yesterday around 3pm and I must have left my blue DeWalt 20V cordless drill on the workbench near the Manchester Arndale entrance off Market Street. It's a compact DCD791-style drill, blue body with a bright yellow battery and a black rubber grip, and the yellow/black case has a dent in the corner with a white sticker that reads 'AR-07'. There's a faint green painter's tape on the trigger guard. This drill means a lot to me—it was a gift from my granddad and I really need it back to finish some home repairs; if you found it, drop me a message.

Manchester 29 days ago