Reliable Local Taxis in Braintree & Surrounding Area

Fast, affordable and professional taxi services for local journeys, airport transfers and pre-booked travel — 24/7.

Local Taxi Service You Can Rely On!

 

First Light Taxis provides dependable private hire taxi services across Braintree, Witham, Halstead and surrounding Essex villages.


Whether you need a quick local trip, a reliable airport transfer, or transport for work, school or social travel — we’re here when you need us.

 

We focus on punctual pickups, clear pricing and professional drivers, with all bookings handled by a fully licensed local operator.

Local Taxi Journeys

Short or long-distance local travel across Braintree and nearby towns — ideal for shopping, appointments, nights out and everyday travel.

Business & Contract Travel

Reliable transport for:

  • Office staff

  • Shift workers

  • Account customers

  • Regular bookings

Monthly invoicing available for approved accounts.

Airport Transfers

Pre-booked airport transfers to and from:

  • Stansted Airport

  • Heathrow Airport

  • Gatwick Airport

  • London City Airport

Flight monitoring available for airport pickups

Group & Family Travel

  • Families

  • Small groups

  • Luggage-heavy trips

  • Event travel

 

 

Vehicles to Suit Your Journey

We operate a modern fleet including:

  • Standard saloon cars

  • Estate vehicles (extra luggage)

  • 6–8 seater people carriers

  • 16 Seater Minibuses

All vehicles are licensed, insured and maintained to council standards.

Why Choose First Light Taxis

 

  • Local, licensed private hire operator

  • Experienced, professional drivers

  • Pre-booked and on-demand travel

  • Clear pricing with no surprises

  • Airport specialists

  • Friendly, reliable service

We’re not a national call centre — we’re a local taxi company that knows the area

Areas We Cover...

We provide taxi services in and around:

  • Braintree

  • Witham

  • Halstead

  • Great Dunmow

  • Local Essex villages

Long-distance journeys available on request.

How to Book a Taxi

 

Booking with First Light Taxis is simple:

  1. Book online using our booking form

  2. Call us to speak to our local team 01371 807971

  3. Pre-book for later or schedule regular trips

We recommend pre-booking for airport transfers and early-morning journeys.

Fully Licensed & Insured

First Light Taxis operates as a licensed private hire operator.
All drivers and vehicles are:

  • Council licensed

  • Fully insured for hire & reward

  • DBS checked

  • GPS tracked where applicable

Your safety and reliability come first.

Address

2 East Street
Braintree CM7 3JJ

Opening Hours

Our Apps and Website Booking Software is available 24/7 - Phone Lines are open from 9am until 12 midnight most days. 

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