NYC drivers on the Upper West Side are fuming as nearly 175 free parking spots vanished overnight, replaced by pricey meters—$5 for the first hour, $8.25 for the second. Locals say it now takes up to two hours just to find a spot near home, and families who rely on cars feel especially targeted. The city claims it’s about “smart curbs” and freeing space for deliveries and bikes, but many see it as another cash grab. How are these changes affecting your daily routine or your view on car ownership in the city? #Transportation #NYCparking #UpperWestSide