The Oxford Bus Company has revealed that its Customer Service Department has logged a total of 4,387 lost and found items in 2025, and 1,013 of those items — about 23% — were returned to their rightful owners. The transit company said the most unusual items to be left behind include a bag of rubber ducks, a box of fortune cookies, an inflatable dinosaur costume, a baby bonsai tree, a jar of pickled onions, a 22-pound bag of rice, several Nerf guns, and a yoga mat covered in inspirational quotes. Essentials such as keys, mobile phones, umbrellas, purses and wallets are among the most common items. "Misplacing a personal item can be a stressful experience, so we use technology to help make it easier for people to get their belongings back,” said Andy Morison, Director of Digital and Customer Experience at Oxford Bus Company. He said any items lost on Oxford buses can be claimed in person or sent to the owners in the mail. Items that go unclaimed are donated to local thrift stores.
