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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 San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

Check the local transport resources below for the operators serving San Francisco Bay Area.

Helpful resources for San Francisco Bay Area

Recent reports in San Francisco Bay Area

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Lost Airline near Ferry Building, San Francisco

I was walking away from the Ferry Building at 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday, headed toward the Embarcadero with friends. A gust knocked a small item from my bag, and by the time I turned around it was gone. It’s an Airline—simple and unassuming, but it carries a lot of meaning for me because of a recent trip. I felt a sinking feeling and have replayed the moment in my head ever since, hoping someone picked it up and kept it safe until I can get it back.

near the Ferry Building Marketplace 4 days ago
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Lost violins in the San Francisco Bay Area.

I was unloading after a small street concert near the Ferry Building Marketplace at 7:42 p.m. on Friday when I realized my two violins were missing from the case. The wood has a warm glow, and the bow bears a slight nick near the frog. I’ve carried these instruments through countless gigs along Market Street, and losing them feels like losing a part of my own voice. If you saw a velvet-covered case or a weathered gig bag around the Embarcadero or Fisherman's Wharf, please let the site know.

Ferry Building Marketplace 14 days ago
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Lost travel adapters near Ferry Building, SF

Hi, I'm Emily Carter. I was at the Ferry Building Marketplace around 6:30 PM last Saturday when I realized my travel adapters were gone from the tan leather pouch in my backpack. I retraced my steps along the Embarcadero, checked the benches near the farmers market, and asked the staff, but no luck yet. Those adapters are essential for my week-long trip, and I’m feeling anxious about staying charged as I navigate the Bay Area. If you found them, please let the site know so we can reunite them with me.

Near the Ferry Building Marketplace, Embarcadero about 1 month ago
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Lost rabbits in the SF Bay Area

I lost my rabbits at 4:15 PM on Friday, July 7, while walking them along the Embarcadero near Fisherman's Wharf; they bolted from their carrier. I called their names, but the harbor breeze carried my voice away and a crowd of tourists barely acknowledged me. They’re two small rabbits, one brown with a white belly and the other a snowy gray, curious and quick to explore. I worry they hid under a bench, or slipped into a café’s back area, and I can’t shake the image of them sniffing a pastry display and forgetting about me. I miss their soft ears and the way they’d curl into my lap after a long day. If you’ve seen them, I’m still looking and I won’t give up.

near Fisherman's Wharf about 1 month ago
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Lost synthesizers in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Last Thursday around 4:30 PM, I realized my two synthesizers were missing from the rehearsal room on Market Street, near the Ferry Building in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. I had paused to print a few sheets and left the gear by a chair while I helped tidy cables, and when I turned back, they were gone. The bag held two compact analog synths, a power supply, and a tangle of patch cables. These aren’t just instruments—they’re my livelihood and my creative outlet. I’m devastated and just want them back. Please reach out through this site if you’ve seen them anywhere near that spot.

Market Street near the Ferry Building, San Francisco. about 2 months ago
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Lost gym bags near the Ferry Building

Hey, I am Kara Reynolds. I lost my gym bags last Thursday around 7:25 PM near the Ferry Building Marketplace along the Embarcadero. They are two bags: one blue with a white stripe, the other gray with a pink logo, stuffed with workout clothes, a towel, and a spare pair of sneakers. I was finishing a quick session in the Financial District and hopped on a bus toward Dolores Park when I realized they were gone. They are not priceless, but the gear felt like a routine I rely on after long days at work.

near the Ferry Building Marketplace about 2 months ago