My two primary theme parks growing up, Disney World's Magic Kingdom and Busch Gardens Tampa both had "sky rides" with open gondola vehicles. Busch Gardens still has them (https://buschgardens.com/tampa/rides/skyride/) while the Magic Kingdom's ride closed down a while back. However, Disney World is now installing an extensive system of transportation based on the technology. Not sure why people are saying that these rides don't make any sense in a theme park.
Magic Kingdom...
Even Florida's state fair has the chairlift style ride...
Magic Kingdom...
Even Florida's state fair has the chairlift style ride...