Business + Economy

Rio de Janeiro was one of 24 cities awarded development grants through IBM's Smarter Cities Challenge. Photo via seier+seier.

The "Moto-Meter" is set to hit the streets in Bangkok by March. Photo via Cyber Biz.

Two American expats living in Thailand think they’ve found a way to revolutionize the motorcycle taxi industry: Equip the bikes with portable “Moto-Meters.”

Many transit advocates agree that bus rapid transit (BRT) can provide high-quality, efficient transportation at a fraction of the cost of rail. However, a common concern about BRT is that routes are not as ...