Thousands of lost property items unclaimed every week, TfL says

The video discusses the operations of a lost property office, highlighting the large volume of items handled and the low success rate of item claims. It emphasizes the common misconception that lost items are rarely returned and advises individuals to use online resources to reclaim their belongings.

How many items were initially moved to West Ham?

• 80,000

• 62,000

• 50,000

• 70,000

What is the approximate number of items received weekly at the new location?

• 8,000

• 7,000

• 6,000

• 5,000

What is the general perception about lost items according to the transcript?

• They are always returned.

• They are never lost.

• They are rarely handed in.

• They are often found.

What does the lost property office advise people to do if they lose an item?

• Forget about it.

• Check online.

• Call the office.

• Visit the office in person.

Why is it important to check online for lost items?

• To report a lost item.

• To save time.

• To increase the chance of reclaiming items.

• To avoid visiting the office.