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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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

Check the local transport resources below for the operators serving New Orleans.

Helpful resources for New Orleans

Recent reports in New Orleans

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Lost sheet music in the French Quarter

Lost sheet music from my brass ensemble. I was rehearsing with friends on a humid Friday evening, about 6:15 p.m., near the French Market along the riverfront in New Orleans. I set the binder on a bench by a beignet vendor and stepped away for a moment to grab a quick drink. When I got back, the pages, with my name on the cover, were gone, and the crowd had already swallowed the street in music and chatter. It is a personal collection I have spent weeks on, and I hope someone found it and kept it safe until I can be reunited with it.

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Near Cafe Du Monde, French Market 10 days ago
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Lost sports gear near City Park, New Orleans

Hi, Marie LeBlanc here. I lost my equipment for various sports after a morning workout on Tuesday around 7:45 a.m. I had left a gym bag filled with tennis racquets, a basketball, and a pair of cleats near the City Park jogging path, just east of the large oak trees by the lake. The bag has a bright yellow strap and a blue towel sticking out of the zipper. I’m anxious because that gear is for games and practice and also full of memories. If you came across it, I’d really appreciate any help locating it.

near City Park jogging path by the lake. 11 days ago
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Lost Holiday Decorations — French Quarter

I’m Lena Dupont, a neighbor who loves a good lights display. I lost my Holiday Decorations last Friday at 8:15 p.m., while I was taking down the lights on Decatur Street near Jackson Square. The set includes two oversized garlands, a copper star, a string of warm-white bulbs, and a small Santa ornament. I left the bin by a bench near the French Market as I stepped to check a text, and when I came back, they were gone. I’ve walked the length of the French Quarter and asked at a couple of cafes, hoping the glow would guide someone to them. If you’ve seen them, they’re mine and I’d be grateful to have them back.

near the French Market, Jackson Square, New Orleans 13 days ago
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Lost keys in French Quarter

Photo of lost keys in French quarter about a month ago on bourbon or Iberville in French quarter reward if turn in and found please take them to MR BS BISTRO amd ask for oat amd ask him to get in touch with person who lost keys on burning at amd over Ville or some where around the there just mention j@ j and he will get in touch and will meet for reward thanks If keys are found thank you for the assistance with this have a good day hope some one finds them and turns them in

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New Orleans 22 days ago
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Red carabiner keyring with brass tag

I lost my keys, a red aluminum carabiner keyring with a brass tag, yesterday around 6pm near Cafe Du Monde on Decatur Street in the French Quarter. It has two worn house keys, a mailbox key, and a tiny silver bottle opener, plus a small green enamel leaf charm that makes it easy to spot. The carabiner is bright red and a bit scuffed from daily use. This set means a lot to me; it's connected to my grandmother's cottage key, so I'm really hoping someone who picked it up will return it. If you see it, I'm reachable at [email protected].

New Orleans about 1 month ago
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Black Bose SoundLink Revolve+ portable speaker

Yesterday around 3pm I lost my black Bose SoundLink Revolve+ portable speaker near Cafe Du Monde on Decatur Street in the French Quarter. It's a cylindrical speaker about the size of a soda can, with a brushed metal rim and a soft black fabric cover. The unit has a small dent on the right side and a red USB-C cable tucked into the pocket of a gray silicone case. It was a gift from my aunt and means a lot to me—it's become part of our weekend hangouts here in New Orleans. If you found it, email me at [email protected] to help arrange a safe return.

New Orleans about 1 month ago