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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 Columbia 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 Columbia in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

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

Helpful resources for Columbia

Recent reports in Columbia

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Lost appliances near Riverfront Park.

This morning at 9:15 a.m., I realized my appliances were missing from the kitchen of my Columbia apartment, just off Gervais Street near Riverfront Park. A white toaster, a compact blender, and a coffee maker were all there yesterday; this morning they’re gone. The apartment feels quieter without them, and I miss the little morning rituals they made possible. They belonged to my mom and helped keep us fed and caffeinated through long days at home. If someone found them, please leave them somewhere safe and nearby, maybe near the entrance by Riverfront Park so I can spot them quickly.

off Gervais Street, near Riverfront Park, Columbia 3 days ago
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Lost pendants near the South Carolina State House

Last Friday, around 5:15 p.m., I was walking near the South Carolina State House on Main Street in Columbia when two pendants slipped from my necklace and vanished. One pendant bears a tiny compass motif; the other hosts a small sapphire stone—both are silver and delicate, about an inch long. They were gifts from my grandmother and mean everything to me; losing them feels like losing a memory. If you found them, I’d be grateful to be reunited with both by reporting through the site so I can verify them when I’m shown a match.

South Carolina State House area, Main Street, Columbia 5 days ago
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Lost radios near Five Points, Columbia, SC.

I lost my two portable radios after volunteering at a local charity event in Five Points, Columbia, around 7:42 p.m. on Friday. They were in a small black nylon case inside my messenger bag. I had set the bag on a chair at the corner cafe by the South Carolina State Museum while I grabbed a coat, and by the time I returned the chair and bag were gone. I miss them—they helped with a little field-recording project I’m finishing up, and I’d be grateful if they’re found.

Near the Five Points corner, by the State Museum on Gervais St. 7 days ago
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Lost skirts in Columbia near Finlay Park

I lost a pair of skirts this evening in Columbia. I was at Finlay Park near the Blossom Street entrance around 6:45 p.m., and I must have dropped them while grabbing my bag before heading to meet friends. The skirts are navy and charcoal, both mid-length with small slits, and they were meant for a rehearsal tonight. I’m unsettled without them, especially since they were my only option for the event. If someone happened to pick them up, please describe them and where you found them—I’d be grateful to have them back. Please keep an eye out around Finlay Park’s Blossom Street entrance.

Finlay Park, Blossom Street entrance 23 days ago
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Lost wall art near Five Points, Columbia

I lost my wall art last Friday around 7:10 p.m. on Devine Street near Five Points when I was unloading groceries from my car. The framed piece slid off the back seat and I didn’t notice until I reached the sidewalk, and then it vanished into the night. It’s a bright abstract canvas about 24 by 36 inches, with my initials on the back and a coffee stain from a studio session last week. It meant a lot to me, and I’d be grateful if whoever found it could help get it back to its rightful owner.

Devine Street near Five Points, Columbia 24 days ago
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Lost power tools near State House, downtown Columbia.

Last Tuesday at around 6:15 p.m., I wrapped up a quick job near the State House on Main Street when I realized my power tools were missing from the tote in my van. The missing items include a cordless drill, a few drill bits, and a sturdy metal toolbox with a blue handle. These tools are what I rely on for freelance repairs, and the thought of them turning up in the wrong hands makes me anxious. I posted this here in case the finder recognizes them and helps reunite me with my things.

Main Street near the State House, Columbia. about 2 months ago