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Veteran Owned · 50+ Years Driving · Locally Owned

Tampa Bay's Trusted Name in Premium Private Transportation

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.

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Why riders choose Essex
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  • Valid driver's license and over 50 years of driving experience
  • Real-time flight tracking on every airport trip
  • Call for pricing before you book
  • The same trusted driver, trip after trip
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Veteran owned and operated by Bruce Essex · Tampa Bay

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Who we are

A local driver you can actually reach

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

Seven reasons riders trust us over an app

Decades of experience

Every ride is backed by a valid driver's license and over five decades of driving experience.

Personal service

Every trip is treated like a VIP transfer, with attentive service from pickup through drop-off.

Real-time flight tracking

We monitor your inbound flight and adjust pickup automatically, so a delay never leaves you stranded.

Call for pricing

Call with your trip details to discuss pricing before you book.

Same trusted driver

Regular riders get a consistent driver who learns their route, their gate code, and their routine.

Clean, luxury vehicle

A late-model vehicle detailed and inspected on a fixed schedule — never a stranger's messy back seat.

Veteran owned & operated

Veteran owned and operated right here in Tampa Bay — not a national app. Call and reach the owner directly.

Real people. Real fleet.

See who you're riding with

No stock photos of strangers. Here's the person and the vehicle behind every Essex Ride Solutions trip.

Bruce Essex, owner and lead chauffeur of Essex Ride Solutions
Bruce EssexOwner & lead driver
White Chevrolet Traverse used by Essex Ride Solutions
The vehicleClean, late-model, inspected
Tampa International Airport sign at sunset
Airport pickupsMeet-and-greet, every flight
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport sign
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Service area

Where we run

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.

DestinationStatus
Tampa Intl (TPA) Serving
St. Pete–Clearwater (PIE) Serving
Port of Tampa (cruise) Serving
Wesley Chapel & New Tampa Serving
Tampa & Brandon Serving
Riverview & Lutz Serving
Land O' Lakes Serving

Pricing

Call for pricing

Call us with your pickup, destination, timing, and trip details to discuss pricing for your ride.

Questions

Before you call

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.

Call for pricing

Tell us where you're headed and we will discuss pricing for your trip by phone.

(813) 484-9235

Services

Premium transportation for every kind of trip

Six specialties, one phone number, and personalized service for every trip.

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Airport transportation

Flight-tracked transfers to and from TPA and PIE. Call for pricing.

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Medical transportation

Door-through-door rides to hospitals, specialists, and therapy.

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Senior transportation

Patient, personal rides for older adults across Tampa Bay.

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Work commute transportation

A standing pickup at the same time, every working day.

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Cruise port transportation

Port of Tampa transfers timed to your sailing. Call for pricing.

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Executive transportation

Polished, on-time travel for business and VIP guests.

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Local point-to-point transportation

Anywhere 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

Three steps, one call

1. Call or text

Tell us the pickup, the destination, the time, and how many people are riding.

2. Call for pricing

Call us with your trip details to discuss pricing and availability.

3. Ride

Your driver arrives early, helps with bags, and gets you there without the app roulette.

Find the best transportation solution

Not sure which service fits? Call and describe your week — we'll tell you the cheapest way to cover it.

(813) 484-9235

About

On time. Every time. That's the whole promise.

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.

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Our story

Local and accountable

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

Us versus the app

Essex Ride Solutions
  • Call for pricing and availability
  • Valid driver's license and over 50 years of driving experience
  • A driver you've met before
  • A person answers the phone or text
  • Help with bags, doors, and walkers
  • Booked in advance and held
Rideshare apps
  • Changing driver availability
  • Automated matching
  • A different driver every trip
  • Support tickets instead of people
  • Curbside drop and go
  • Cancellations minutes before pickup

What we stand on

Four commitments

Reliability

If we say 4:15, we're outside at 4:05. Scheduled means scheduled.

Call for pricing

Call us with your trip details to discuss pricing and availability.

Experience

A valid driver's license and over five decades of driving experience behind every ride.

Service

We learn your route, your gate code, and your flight habits — then we make the trip easy.

Talk to the person who'll drive you

One call, a straight answer, and personal service for your trip.

(813) 484-9235

Contact

Call, text, or email — we'll sort your ride out

The fastest way to book is the phone. Prefer to write? Send the details and we'll call you back.

Fastest options

(813) 484-9235

Call, text, or email us. Available 24 hours a day.

Privacy

Privacy policy

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

Airport Transportation in Tampa Bay — On Time, Every Time

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.

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What's included

Airport Transportation, done right

  • Real-time flight tracking with automatic pickup adjustment
  • Meet-and-greet at baggage claim on request
  • Room for luggage, golf bags, and car seats
  • Call for pricing before you book
  • Valid driver's license and over 50 years of driving experience
Tampa International Airport sign at sunset

Questions

Airport Transportation FAQ

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.

ServicesMedical Transportation

Medical Transportation for Tampa Bay Patients and Families

Door-through-door rides to hospitals, specialists, dialysis, and therapy appointments — with an experienced driver who helps you in, waits, and gets you home.

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What's included

Medical Transportation, done right

  • Door-through-door assistance in and out of the vehicle
  • Help with walkers, canes, and folding wheelchairs
  • Driver waits during short appointments
  • Family members can book on a patient's behalf
  • Call for pricing before your trip
Medical TransportationPhoto coming soon: driver assisting a patient to the vehicle

Questions

Medical Transportation FAQ

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.

ServicesSenior Transportation

Senior Transportation Across Tampa Bay — Safe, Patient, Personal

Reliable rides for older adults who deserve more patience and care than a rideshare app can offer — to appointments, errands, church, or family visits.

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What's included

Senior Transportation, done right

  • The same trusted driver for regular riders
  • Extra time and patience getting in and out
  • Assistance with bags, walkers, and doors
  • Family can request updates and confirmations
  • Valid driver's license and over 50 years of driving experience
Senior TransportationPhoto coming soon: driver helping a senior passenger to the door

Questions

Senior Transportation FAQ

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.

ServicesWork Commute Transportation

Work Commute Transportation for Tampa Bay Professionals

A standing pickup at the same time every day — for less than daily parking, let alone a daily rideshare bill.

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What's included

Work Commute Transportation, done right

  • Recurring schedules set once
  • Call for pricing on recurring schedules
  • The same driver on your route
  • Shift work and irregular hours welcome
  • Call for pricing and availability
Work Commute TransportationPhoto coming soon: driver opening the door for a morning commuter

Questions

Work Commute Transportation FAQ

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

Cruise Port Transportation to Port of Tampa

A ride to Port of Tampa timed to your departure, with room for luggage for the whole family. Call for pricing.

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What's included

Cruise Port Transportation, done right

  • Timed to your cruise line's boarding window
  • Call for pricing for your full group
  • Room for multiple large suitcases
  • Return pickup coordination for your homecoming
  • Valid driver's license and over 50 years of driving experience
Cruise Port TransportationPhoto coming soon: luggage loaded for a Port of Tampa departure

Questions

Cruise Port Transportation FAQ

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

Executive Transportation for Tampa Bay Business Travel

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.

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What's included

Executive Transportation, done right

  • Experienced, professional driver
  • Clean, late-model vehicle every trip
  • On-time performance for meetings and flights
  • Corporate accounts and monthly invoicing available
  • Discretion and professionalism for VIP guests
Executive TransportationPhoto coming soon: driver greeting a business traveler

Questions

Executive Transportation FAQ

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.