Just 10 minutes from the airport, a Nundah resident targeted parked cars of airport travellers with angry notes. This comes after their frustration against drivers who park their vehicles on residential streets before catching an Uber to Brisbane Airport, presumably to avoid expensive airport parking fees.
The situation came to light on September 13, 2024, when multiple cars were found with strongly-worded notes plastered across all their windows. These notes accused the vehicle owners of selfishness and disregard for local residents’ parking needs.
The messages on the notes were explicit, stating: “I’m a selfish f**k. I park my car in front of other people’s houses and then catch an Uber to the airport. I don’t give a toss that these people, who live here, now have to park further from their homes. I saved a few bucks on parking and I don’t care about other people.”
This incident has sparked debate on social media, with mixed reactions from commenters. Some expressed support for the note-writer, citing similar experiences in their own neighbourhoods. Others criticised the approach as overly aggressive and argued that public streets are open for anyone to park on.
The Nundah situation reflects a broader issue seen in other Australian cities. In Leichhardt, Sydney, for instance, a resident was recently accused of using traffic cones to illegally reserve street parking spaces.
Urban planning expert Dr. David Mepham commented on the issue, noting that parking scarcity often leads to territorial behaviour. He stated that it’s up to local councils to prevent the misuse of residential streets for long-term parking.
As of now, no official response has been reported from local authorities regarding the Nundah parking situation.
Published 13-September-2024
