In more than a few buildings I've worked in, these 'destination controlled' elevators shine the moment after a fire-drill and a couple of hundred people attempt to get back upstairs. It must be quicker, how else to justify what I'd imagine to be a far higher cost of operation.

I like it much more. Yes, getting an elevator might take longer, but total travel time should be reduced. (Otherwise, the system is programmed wrong.)

As well as the overall throughput of the elevator system should be improved a lot.