Airport transportation
Flight-tracked transfers to and from TPA and PIE. Call for pricing.
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Veteran Owned · 50+ Years Driving · Locally Owned
A valid driver's license and over five decades of driving experience, flight-tracked airport pickups, and the same trusted driver every time — for the trips that actually matter.
Veteran owned and operated by Bruce Essex · Tampa Bay
Who we are
Essex Ride Solutions is a Tampa Bay transportation company built on a simple idea: people would rather call someone they trust than open an app and hope. We handle airport transfers, executive travel, medical and senior transportation, work commutes, and cruise port transfers — call for pricing and speak with a driver who knows your name.
Why choose Essex Ride Solutions
Every ride is backed by a valid driver's license and over five decades of driving experience.
Every trip is treated like a VIP transfer, with attentive service from pickup through drop-off.
We monitor your inbound flight and adjust pickup automatically, so a delay never leaves you stranded.
Call with your trip details to discuss pricing before you book.
Regular riders get a consistent driver who learns their route, their gate code, and their routine.
A late-model vehicle detailed and inspected on a fixed schedule — never a stranger's messy back seat.
Veteran owned and operated right here in Tampa Bay — not a national app. Call and reach the owner directly.
Real people. Real fleet.
No stock photos of strangers. Here's the person and the vehicle behind every Essex Ride Solutions trip.
Service area
We cover the Greater Tampa Bay area, with Wesley Chapel and New Tampa as our home base. Both major airports and the Port of Tampa are on our regular route.
Just outside the list? Call anyway — we take trips beyond these lines when the schedule allows.
Pricing
Call us with your pickup, destination, timing, and trip details to discuss pricing for your ride.
Questions
Essex offers a real person on the phone, an experienced local driver, and advance scheduling for your trip. Call for pricing and availability.
Call us with your pickup, destination, timing, passenger count, and luggage details. We will discuss pricing for your specific ride by phone.
We recommend booking at least 24 hours ahead, especially for early flights, weekends, and holidays. Same-day rides may be available; call us and we will let you know right away.
Give us your flight number when you book. We track it and shift your pickup to match the real arrival time, at no extra charge.
Yes. Our driver assists from the door to the vehicle and back, stows walkers and folding wheelchairs, and can wait during a short appointment. Mention what's needed when you call so we send the right vehicle.
Yes. We support recurring corporate travel, client pickups, and monthly invoicing — call to set up an account for your business.
Yes. We time pickups to your cruise line's boarding window and handle multiple large suitcases for the whole traveling party, with return coordination for your homecoming.
For safety and the best fit, passengers should provide the car seat their child normally uses. Let us know when you book so we can confirm space for the seat and everyone riding.
Please call or text as soon as your plans change. Cancellations or changes made at least 24 hours before pickup can be rescheduled without a charge; for shorter notice, we will review the trip details with you.
Gratuity is never required. It is always appreciated for excellent service and may be given at your discretion.
Tell us how many people are riding and what luggage, walkers, car seats, or other items are coming along. We will confirm the right vehicle and capacity for your specific trip before booking.
Payment details are confirmed when you book. Call or text us with your trip details, and we will explain the available payment options before your ride is scheduled.
We serve the Greater Tampa Bay area, including Wesley Chapel, Tampa, New Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, Lutz, and Land O' Lakes. If you're just outside that ring, call — we frequently make the trip.
Two minutes on the phone tells us the things a form can't: how many bags, whether a car seat is needed, which terminal, and who's riding. That's how we match you to the right vehicle and the right price the first time.
Tell us where you're headed and we will discuss pricing for your trip by phone.
(813) 484-9235Services
Six specialties, one phone number, and personalized service for every trip.
Flight-tracked transfers to and from TPA and PIE. Call for pricing.
See detailsDoor-through-door rides to hospitals, specialists, and therapy.
See detailsPatient, personal rides for older adults across Tampa Bay.
See detailsA standing pickup at the same time, every working day.
See detailsPort of Tampa transfers timed to your sailing. Call for pricing.
See detailsPolished, on-time travel for business and VIP guests.
See detailsAnywhere across Tampa Bay, on request — dinner downtown, a game, a wedding, or a trip across the bay. Call and we'll fit you into the day's schedule.
How it works
Tell us the pickup, the destination, the time, and how many people are riding.
Call us with your trip details to discuss pricing and availability.
Your driver arrives early, helps with bags, and gets you there without the app roulette.
Not sure which service fits? Call and describe your week — we'll tell you the cheapest way to cover it.
(813) 484-9235About
Essex Ride Solutions is a veteran owned and operated Tampa Bay transportation company built for the rides that actually matter — the 5 a.m. flight, the Tuesday oncology appointment, the shift that starts whether or not a driver accepted your request.
Our story
Essex Ride Solutions was built around a straightforward frustration: too many Tampa Bay families were left waiting on an app that could cancel a ride minutes before pickup. Our answer is dependable local transportation with a real person who answers the phone and follows through.
What hasn't changed is the standard: arrive early, drive safely, and answer the phone. Our riders aren't pickups on a map — they're neighbors in Wesley Chapel, Lutz, Brandon, and Riverview who call the same number every week.
“You call me, I answer. That's the whole business model.” Bruce Essex · Founder, Essex Ride Solutions
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The difference
What we stand on
If we say 4:15, we're outside at 4:05. Scheduled means scheduled.
Call us with your trip details to discuss pricing and availability.
A valid driver's license and over five decades of driving experience behind every ride.
We learn your route, your gate code, and your flight habits — then we make the trip easy.
One call, a straight answer, and personal service for your trip.
(813) 484-9235Contact
The fastest way to book is the phone. Prefer to write? Send the details and we'll call you back.
Privacy
Essex Ride Solutions collects only the information needed to schedule and provide your ride — name, phone number, email, and trip details submitted through this site or by phone. We do not sell personal information to third parties. Information is used solely to confirm bookings, provide customer support, and improve our service.
If you have questions about your information, email bruce@essexridesolutions.com or call (813) 484-9235.
ServicesAirport Transportation
Flight-tracked rides to and from Tampa International (TPA) and St. Pete–Clearwater (PIE). An experienced driver meets you curbside and keeps your trip on schedule. Call for pricing.
What's included
Questions
Book at least 24 hours ahead whenever possible, especially for early morning departures, weekends, and holidays. Same-day rides may be available, so call us to check.
Give us your flight number when you book. We track it and shift your pickup to match the real arrival time, at no extra charge.
Call for pricing and availability for your trip.
(813) 484-9235ServicesMedical Transportation
Door-through-door rides to hospitals, specialists, dialysis, and therapy appointments — with an experienced driver who helps you in, waits, and gets you home.
What's included
Questions
Yes. A spouse, adult child, or caregiver can call and arrange the ride, confirm the schedule, and receive updates.
Yes, for shorter appointments. Let us know the expected length when you book so we can plan accordingly.
Call for pricing and availability for your trip.
(813) 484-9235ServicesSenior Transportation
Reliable rides for older adults who deserve more patience and care than a rideshare app can offer — to appointments, errands, church, or family visits.
What's included
Questions
Yes. Regular riders are matched with a consistent driver who learns their routine and preferences.
Yes — walkers, canes, and folding wheelchairs are stowed and returned by your driver at no extra charge.
Call for pricing and availability for your trip.
(813) 484-9235ServicesWork Commute Transportation
A standing pickup at the same time every day — for less than daily parking, let alone a daily rideshare bill.
What's included
Questions
Yes. Tell us your days and times once and your pickup repeats automatically — no re-booking every morning.
Call us with your days, times, pickup, and destination to discuss pricing and availability for your commute.
ServicesCruise Port Transportation
A ride to Port of Tampa timed to your departure, with room for luggage for the whole family. Call for pricing.
What's included
Questions
Book as soon as your sail date is confirmed. Cruise departures often have early boarding windows, so advance notice helps us reserve the right pickup time and vehicle for your group and luggage.
Call us with your pickup, destination, passenger count, and luggage details to discuss pricing for your trip.
ServicesExecutive Transportation
Polished, on-time transportation for client meetings, corporate travel, and VIP guests — with an experienced driver who represents your business as well as you do.
What's included
Questions
Yes. We support recurring corporate travel and monthly invoicing — call to set up an account for your business.
Yes. Tell us your full itinerary when you call and we will discuss availability and pricing for the trip.
Call for pricing and availability for your trip.
(813) 484-9235