Marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the UK traffic management industry, Road Traffic Solutions (RTS) and Hooke Highways have officially merged to form BUKO Traffic & Safety, part of the BUKO Group – a leading European traffic management organisation with over 1,000 employees, operating in the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden.
BUKO Traffic & Safety brings together decades of expertise, a combined workforce of nearly 300 people, and a footprint that spans the South of England, the Midlands, the North and Scotland. From local roadworks to major infrastructure projects and high-profile events, our teams deliver safe, smart and reliable traffic management on a truly national scale.
Local response, national reach: Same people, stronger service
BUKO Traffic & Safety is powered by the strengths of RTS and Hooke Highways and draws on their combined experience and nationwide reach. RTS, founded in 2005, built its name on innovative, technology-led traffic enforcement and management systems. Hooke Highways, established in 2012, brought deep experience in temporary traffic management, signage, safety infrastructure and responsive regional operations. With nearly 300 skilled employees and 13 depots across the UK, BUKO Traffic & Safety is committed to investing in its people, technology and equipment.
Now unified, BUKO Traffic & Safety offers a full spectrum of traffic management services, including but not limited to:
- Temporary traffic solutions
- Traffic light and signal installation
- Bespoke signage
- CAD designs
- Maintenance, consultancy and event support
By combining traditional strengths with digital innovation, BUKO Traffic & Safety aims to raise the standard of traffic management across the UK.
Mark Gallimore, Managing Director, BUKO Traffic & Safety said:
“BUKO represents the next generation of highways service providers in the UK. We’ve taken the best of RTS and Hooke and built something smarter, stronger and more connected. We are determined to significantly increase our impact in the UK in the coming years.”
Huseyin Jones, Sales & Marketing Director, BUKO Traffic & Safety said:
“The partnership between RTS and Hooke Highways is a strong match, not only in geographic coverage, but also in culture and shared ambitions for the future.”
While RTS and Hooke Highways have built a solid reputation over the years, this marks a new phase of growth and innovation under the BUKO Traffic & Safety name – On the road to safety. Together.
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