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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 Buffalo 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 Buffalo in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

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

Helpful resources for Buffalo

Recent reports in Buffalo

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Lost Chargers in Buffalo

I was walking back from the Canalside ice cream stand around 8:05 p.m. last Sunday when I realized my phone chargers were missing from my backpack. They’re a tangle of black cords, three different lengths, plus a small blue pouch with my initials. I’d been juggling a grocery bag and a map, and losing those chargers felt like a practical setback I didn’t want to deal with. I’d hate for someone to need them as much as I did, so I’m keeping them here in case the owner passes by Canalside this week.

Canalside waterfront, Buffalo 1 day ago
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Lost wallet with passport and Buffalo University ID

Wallet with passport card and Buffalo University ID inside. Initials E.M. May have been lost on transit on the 77 bus or on university shuttle

Reward Urgent
Buffalo 1 day ago
Gold bracelet with clasp lost V

Gold bracelet with clasp

GOLD BRACELET Womens Plain Gold Chain Linked Bracelet with a Clasp

Reward Sentimental
Buffalo 5 days ago
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Lost organizers near Canalside, Buffalo

I lost my organizers last Thursday at 7:50 p.m. while cleaning up my home office near Canalside on the Buffalo riverfront. They’re a set of clear plastic bins with pastel labels, the kind I rely on to keep bills and receipts sorted. I’d left them on the top shelf of my closet on Elmwood Avenue, just a short walk from the Canalside boardwalk. It feels off not having them, and I’m hoping they turn up soon so I can get back to my routine.

Elmwood Avenue, near Canalside boardwalk 16 days ago
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USB drives lost near Buffalo City Hall

I misplaced two USB drives this morning, around 9:10 AM, after a morning meeting at the Buffalo City Hall area. The drives were in a black case, one containing client files and sensitive notes, the other a copy of a project in progress. I was walking from the Erie Canal Harbor toward Fountain Plaza, crossing Delaware to Main, and I must have dropped them on a bench near the Metro Rail Station. I’m stressed because that data is irreplaceable, and I’m hoping they’re somewhere safe.

Urgent
Buffalo City Hall area, Fountain Plaza about 1 month ago
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Lost Airline ticket in Buffalo

I was checking my bag near Canalside, by the pedestrian bridge overlooking the harbor, around 3:20 p.m. when I realized my airline ticket for tomorrow’s flight had vanished. The bag sat on a bench while I scanned the boardwalk and the little cafe a few meters away, but I couldn’t find it anywhere. Losing that ticket feels like losing my plan for the week, and I keep replaying the moment I last saw it. If it turns up, I’ll be grateful beyond words and I’ll adjust plans with a bit more patience.

near Canalside, Buffalo about 1 month ago