Smart Parking Systems: Has Anyone Experienced Them?

Hey guys, I wanted to bring up the topic of smart parking. In large cities, it's practically a necessity—free spaces are becoming scarcer, the number of cars is increasing, and half the time is spent pointlessly circling the neighborhood.

I recently came across an article about smart parking systems—how they work, how they help drivers, and why cities are increasingly implementing them. The article is very helpful, if you're interested: https://www.cogniteq.com/blog/smart-parking-systems-what-they-are-and-why-theyre-beneficial .

In short: sensors or cameras detect available spaces, the data is fed into the system, and the driver sees everything in the app—where parking is available, how much it costs, and whether it can be reserved. In theory, this solves both traffic jams and chaos in courtyards.

I wonder if anyone has used these systems? How much does this actually make life easier? Or is it more theory than practice?