Quick Answers
- How do I get a taxi from Eastgate Shopping Centre?
- Call A&B Taxis on 01268 555555 or book on the A&B Taxis app — tell us which entrance you are at and your driver comes to you. ASAP pickups typically arrive within 5-15 minutes, seven days a week.
- How much is a taxi home from Basildon town centre?
- Short local journeys around Basildon typically come to about £5-8 on our standard tariff (which starts at £3.40), and the ride from the town centre to Basildon station is around £5-6. Your exact fare shows before you book.
Shop First, We Handle The Rest
Eastgate anchors Basildon town centre, and town-centre pickups are our bread and butter — short local runs on the standard tariff, quoted exactly before you ride.
Met At The Centre
Tell us which entrance suits you when you book and your driver meets you there — no trek across the car parks with full bags.
Book When You're Ready
Open the A&B Taxis app as you finish up, watch the car head your way on the map, and step out as it pulls up.
Short Hops, Fair Prices
Home to anywhere in Basildon is a short local run on our standard tariff (from a £3.40 start rate) — typically £5-8, shown exactly before you book.
Family Shopping Days
Prams, kids and a full boot of bags — a 6-8 seat minibus takes the whole trip in one car.
Evenings Covered Too
Late shopping, dinner in town, or work in the town centre — we run 24/7, so the ride home is never in doubt.
Drivers You Know Are Vetted
Every A&B driver is council-licensed and DBS-checked, and on the app you can see your car and driver before you get in.