# Business Trip

> Itinerary planning guidance for business road trips — efficient routing, city access restrictions, meeting-paced scheduling, and productivity stops.

- Skill: `quarkusio/business-trip` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add quarkusio/business-trip`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/quarkusio/business-trip/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Productivity
- Author: quarkusio (https://skillmd.com/u/quarkusio)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/quarkusio/business-trip

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# Business Road Trip Planning

## Routing Principles
- Optimize for time, not distance. Use motorways throughout — scenic detours cost business travelers more than they're worth.
- Germany's autobahn has no speed limit on many sections; France and Italy are capped at 130 km/h. Account for these differences in time estimates.
- The A6/A7 Paris–Lyon–Marseille corridor and the A1 Rome–Milan are both heavily tolled (€40–60 each way). Factor this into cost estimates.

## City Access Restrictions
- **Italy:** ZTL (Zona a Traffico Limitato) zones in Rome, Florence, and Milan restrict non-resident vehicles during business hours. Camera-enforced; fines arrive weeks later via the rental company. Tell the traveler to use park-and-ride or public transport for the last leg.
- **UK:** London's ULEZ covers all of Greater London (£12.50/day for non-compliant vehicles). Most rental cars comply, but worth confirming at booking.
- **Parking:** Budget €20–50/day for city-centre parking in a garage. Pre-booking saves 20–40%.

## Meeting-Day Scheduling
- Cap driving at 3–4 hours on any day with an important meeting. Arriving fatigued after 6 hours on the motorway is a real risk.
- Build at least one driving-free day into any multi-city itinerary of 4+ stops.

## Productivity on the Road
- French autoroute Aires and Italian Autogrill stops have reliable WiFi and power outlets — usable for focused work or a call.
- A local SIM with a data plan (€10–20 for 15–30 GB) is more reliable than service area WiFi for video calls.