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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 Austin 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 Austin in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

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

Helpful resources for Austin

Recent reports in Austin

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Lost leashes in Austin, TX

Hey there, I am Diego Ramirez. I lost two dog leashes yesterday around 9:30 PM while walking near the Congress Avenue Bridge over Lady Bird Lake in Austin. I had my dog on a lightweight black leash and a spare nylon backup; I must have dropped them when we paused by the water. They are not fancy, but they are essential for night walks and a routine that keeps my pup calm. If you happened to find them, I would be grateful to have them returned to the area where we were strolling.

Congress Avenue Bridge, near Lady Bird Lake, Austin 7 days ago
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lost studs in austin, tx

This morning at 9:25 am, I was grabbing coffee on South Congress Ave in SoCo when a chair bumped my tote and my studs slipped out. They’re a small pair of 14k gold studs, each with a tiny emerald setting; one is still in its backing, but the other vanished between the booth and the counter. I retraced from Jo’s Coffee to Guero’s Taco Bar and back, but I didn’t spot them. They were a gift from my grandmother, and I’ve worn them every day since college. I’m keeping my fingers crossed they’re tucked under a chair, or someone honest picked them up. I can’t shake the feeling they’re close by, and I hope they’re not lost.

SoCo, near Jo’s Coffee on South Congress Ave. 8 days ago
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Lost dresses near Austin, TX

Friday night around 7:45 p.m., I was at Zilker Park in Austin after a friend's birthday dinner when I realized my two dresses were missing from the garment bag I had left on a bench near the Barton Springs entrance. The teal sundress and the black formal dress were both important for events I have this week. It’s hard not to panic thinking someone might have picked them up, assuming they were theirs. I’m hopeful they’re somewhere safe and that this post helps bring them back through the site.

near Zilker Park, Barton Springs entrance 23 days ago
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Lost Duke lanyard with Acura key

Lost Duke lanyard with a key to an Acura, it’s blue and grey

Urgent
Austin 28 days ago
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Lost floral skirt, knee-length

On Tuesday at 6:10 p.m., I realized my floral knee-length skirt was gone as I walked along Congress Ave near the Texas State Capitol in Austin. I had just left a cafe by the Continental Club and was crossing toward 6th Street when it slipped from my bag. The skirt is red with a white floral print and a tiny zipper at the side, a staple for my work outfits. I feel anxious about tonight's plans without it and keep hoping it’s waiting somewhere nearby.

Congress Ave near the Capitol, downtown Austin about 1 month ago
Lost small Chihuahua Border Collie mix dog, unchipped lost A

Lost small Chihuahua Border Collie mix dog, unchipped

My dog who was held by some people whose door was broken down by cops we no longer know where he is he is a Chihuahua border collie mix so he’s very small. He’s black with very little marks of white. He doesn’t have a chip.

Sentimental Urgent
Austin about 1 month ago