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TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Looking at 346 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for being friendly, polite, and exceptionally helpful, often making journeys enjoyable and reassuring. Many people highlight the reliable and efficient service, noting that drivers frequently arrive punctually or even ahead of schedule, contributing to a smooth experience. However, some customers also noted inconsistencies with the delivery service, experiencing significant delays or cancellations even after pre-booking. A few other people also felt that the booking process could be unreliable, with some bookings being cancelled last minute or not guaranteeing a timely arrival as expected.

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Staff

Customers had positive experiences with staff, particularly praising the drivers for their friendliness,... See more

Service

Consumers generally report positive experiences with the service, highlighting punctual arrivals, polite and... See more

Delivery service

Clients share ambiguous opinions on delivery service, with many reviewers expressing frustration over late... See more

Booking process

Reviewers highlight ambiguous aspects of the booking process, with many finding it easy and efficient,... See more

Price

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a fun minibus ride ! Loved the music lights and smoke machine . Had Paul take us and after such a brilliant trip requested him to bring us home , which really finished our evening off brilliant... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good efficient driver. Comfortable drive. Driver kindly offered to phone the office when I commented that I thought I had been quoted £10 less than the confirmation text said. The office conf... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Unbelievable..in times of need …. We were stranded due to incident outside of Colchester so our train was sent back to kelvedon… happicabs picked us up hassle free and had us to a family funeral p... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a message to advise the taxi was on its way, turning up 5 minutes before the prescribed time. The drive was very polite helping load all the luggage and seeing us into his car. He was polite... See more

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Company details

  1. Taxi service
  2. Minibus taxi service
  3. Taxi rank
  4. Transportation service

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Need a friendly, reliable ride? Happicabs is here to make your journey a breeze! We proudly provide taxis, minibuses, and minicabs across Chelmsford, Braintree, Witham, Maldon, South Woodham Ferrers, and surrounding areas. With over 60 years of experience, we’re dedicated to offering safe, smooth, and efficient rides that’ll have you smiling all the way to your destination! Whether you're off to the airport, heading to a hotel, enjoying a day out in London, attending a business meeting, going to the hospital, dropping the kids off at school, or catching a train or ferry, we’ve got the perfect ride for every occasion. Our team of DBS-checked, professional drivers will ensure you travel safely, comfortably, and on time. We make paying easy with options like cash, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Plus, our handy taxi booking app (available for iOS and Android) lets you book and track your ride in real-time—making your travel experience smoother than ever. Just search for "Happicabs" in your app store and download it today! Whether it’s a quick trip, a special outing, or a group journey, Happicabs is here to provide you with top-quality service across Chelmsford, Braintree, and beyond. Whatever your transportation needs, you can always count on us for a friendly, reliable ride every time!

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Prebooked taxi did not arrive on time

Prebooked taxi did not arrive on time, taxi was only sent when customer service was called but representative hang up on me when refund was requsteeld. Taxi driver was told that we are in hurry, he was really bothererld at all. Gladly we let enough time for delays so caught our train

19 July 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Service

Great communication and super helpful with my booking particularly as my flight had been delayed by over 2 hours. I’m definitely going to be using Happicabs in the future.

12 July 2026
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Reply from Happicabs - Essex Taxi Service

Hi Kevin,

Thank you so much for your very kind reviews. This is appreciated by both myself and my entire team. I sincerely hope we continue to meet your expectations in the future.

Kind regards
Sher

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reliable service

13 July 2026
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Reply from Happicabs - Essex Taxi Service

Hi Elizabeth,

Thank you so much for your very kind words. I sincerely hope we continue to meet your expectations in the future.
Kind regards
Sher

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Taxi was late AGAIN -today it was 25mn…

Taxi was late AGAIN -today it was 25mn late with no communication at all until 5mn before their late pick-up time.
AGAIN, the reason to be late is because they had 2 jobs to do before picking us up. NOT IMPRESSED.
The driver said he wasn’t given a time of pick up although I booked it for 8am.
He said he is not informed of the time of picking up.
This is the second time Happycabs is very late to picking up for the same reasons.
UNRELIABLE
I had to phone the company to ask where the taxi was.

13 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not a good review

Not a good review. We pre booked to go to a local wedding and they insisted on a large prepayment. They turned up late to both journeys. Half an hour late on the evening pickup with no contact. The driver was very apologetic but confirmed it was the booking office that cause the issue. Suggest use someone else

11 July 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a fun minibus ride

What a fun minibus ride ! Loved the music lights and smoke machine . Had Paul take us and after such a brilliant trip requested him to bring us home , which really finished our evening off brilliantly.
Great guy, really friendly , enjoyed a good laugh with us . Will definitely be requesting him again !!

10 July 2026
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Reply from Happicabs - Essex Taxi Service

Thank you so much for your very kind words. I sincerely hope we continue to meet your expectations in the future.
Kind regards
Sher

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The handler was helpful

The handler was helpful, and didn’t have a bad attitude unlike the three extremely not helpful in any way shape or form handlers from other cab firms in Chelmsford. Driver was plolite and offered just the right amount of conversation as he got me to my destination. Car was immaculate but lacked music. He knew a lot about Lionel Messi.

12 July 2026
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Reply from Happicabs - Essex Taxi Service

Hi Craig,

Thank you so much for your very kind reviews. This is appreciated by both myself and my entire team. I sincerely hope we continue to meet your expectations in the future.

Kind regards
Sher

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Helpful driver

He was helpful ehen I could not drive, because of eye operation.
We made 3 stops (quick ones!) and it only cosf £20 .
Thank you Happicabs

11 July 2026
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Reply from Happicabs - Essex Taxi Service

Hi Lizzil,

Thank you so much for your kind words. It is appreciated by our entire team, I sincerely hope we continue to meet your expectations in the future.

Kind regards
Sher

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Good but not reliable

Generally pretty good but extremely disappointed that I booked a taxi ahead of time for quarter past 4 and it didn’t arrive until half past. This is despite calling at 4 to say they can come any time from now

10 July 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The driver was on time

The driver was on time, drove well to our destination, help load and unload cases. He was very polite

5 July 2026
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Reply from Happicabs - Essex Taxi Service

Hi Lyn,

Thank you so much for your very kind reviews. This is appreciated by both myself and my entire team. I sincerely hope we continue to meet your expectations in the future.

Kind regards
Sher

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best cab driver

Best cab driver, I have seen, what a gentleman. Love the lights.

4 July 2026
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Reply from Happicabs - Essex Taxi Service

Hi Baljit,

Thank you so much for your kind words. It is appreciated by our entire team, I sincerely hope we continue to meet your expectations in the future.

Kind regards
Sher

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Booking was a breeze

Booking was a breeze, service was excellent.

6 July 2026
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Reply from Happicabs - Essex Taxi Service

Hi Ben,

Thank you so much for your very kind words. I sincerely hope we continue to meet your expectations in the future.
Kind regards
Sher

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful drivers

Veysel was very helpful. Always friendly and polite. Great service. Imran, Stuart, Muhammed, Adele, Joel and all the other drivers are great as well. I like how easy the booking process is and that you get a text when the taxi is on it's way. Reasonable prices. Thank you 😊

6 July 2026
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Reply from Happicabs - Essex Taxi Service

Hi Amy,

Thank you so much for your kind words. It is appreciated by our entire team, I sincerely hope we continue to meet your expectations in the future.

KInd regards
Sher

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good time managers

Good time managers, arrived on time.

5 July 2026
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Reply from Happicabs - Essex Taxi Service

Hi Patrick,

Thank you so much for your very kind words. I sincerely hope we continue to meet your expectations in the future.
Kind regards
Sher

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent cab firm

Easy booking online, reliable and great pricing. Taxi arrived when stated and the ride home was comfortable and no hassle to drop friend at additional address

4 July 2026
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Reply from Happicabs - Essex Taxi Service

Hi Simon,

Thank you so much for your very kind words. I sincerely hope we continue to meet your expectations in the future.

Kind regards
Sher

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