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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 synthesizers in New Orleans, Louisiana, Bourbon Street

Last Friday, around 11:15 PM, I was packing up after a late set on Bourbon Street near Preservation Hall when I realized my two portable synthesizers weren't where I left them. They were in a black gig bag with stickers, one a rare vintage modular and the other a compact analog unit. I always carry them when I tour New Orleans for the gigs, and losing them feels like losing a part of my sound. If someone picked them up, or if they were turned in somewhere, please drop a note on the site so I can retrace the footsteps of the night.

Bourbon Street near Preservation Hall about 8 hours ago
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Lost shoes in New Orleans, LA.

I was walking along the parade route near Jackson Square in New Orleans on Sunday around 11:45 a.m. when I realized my shoes were missing. I had paused to take a photo near Cafe Du Monde, and I must have kicked them off without noticing. The pair are black sneakers with white soles, a bit worn but still comfortable. I’m hoping whoever picked them up will recognize them as mine.

by Jackson Square, outside Cafe Du Monde 1 day ago
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Lost pocket watches near Jackson Square, New Orleans

Yesterday at 2:15 p.m. I misplaced my grandfather’s pocket watches while strolling around Jackson Square in New Orleans. I had them on a cafe table while I chatted with a vendor, and when I turned back they were nowhere to be found. The case is a bit worn, with a delicate engraving on the back and a chain that glimmers in the light. I feel sick thinking of the memory tied to them and hope someone kept them safe until I can reclaim them.

near Jackson Square, by the riverfront 10 days ago
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Lost power tools near Magazine Street, New Orleans

I was wrapping up a quick remodel and realized the drill and circular saw were lost. I was wrapping up a quick remodel and realized the drill and circular saw were lost. I was wrapping up a quick remodel and realized the drill and circular saw were lost. When I came back, the tools were gone and the space looked untouched, which makes me think someone might have picked them up by mistake. I checked the porch and the alley behind the building, but nothing turned up. I’m hoping a kind soul found them and held onto them; they’re essential for finishing a project at the house near the French Market.

Magazine Street, near the French Market entrance on Decatur Street 21 days ago
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Lost driver's license in New Orleans

Today, around 3:15 PM, I must have dropped my driver's license somewhere in the French Quarter, near Café du Monde at Jackson Square. I was hopping between street vendors and a brass band when I realized it was missing after I checked my wallet at a stoplight. The license is a standard card with my photo and name; I’m anxious because I need it for travel and ID checks tomorrow. I’ve been replaying the walk along Bourbon Street, hoping someone picked it up and held onto it.

French Quarter, by Jackson Square about 1 month ago
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lost: Carry-ons in New Orleans, LA

I lost my Carry-ons during a stroll through the French Quarter last weekend. It was around 3:42 p.m. on Saturday, near Jackson Square, while I stopped for a quick coffee and map check. My carry-ons include a striped tote and a small gray backpack with a red tag. The crowd hummed with street music, and the sun slanted through the iron balconies, turning the cobblestones gold. Losing them felt like losing a piece of my travel plans and the sense of safety they carried—snacks, sunscreen, a favorite hoodie tucked away inside. The bags are sturdy, with a sun-faded leather patch.

near Jackson Square, French Quarter about 1 month ago