Skyss is the public authority that plans, purchases and markets the public transport services governed by the county authority in

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. Skyss does not have a board, but is governed by the county council. Skyss was established in 2007 and is responsible for public transport in Vestland (former

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), covering bus, light rail (“

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”), boat and ferry. Contracts for the operation of bus/boat/light rail routes are awarded to private traffic companies after tender competitions managed by Skyss. The total budget for 2014 is approximately NOK 2 000 million. Total income (ticket revenue) is approximately NOK 800 million. The gap between costs and income is covered by public funds. Skyss has since the establishment in 2007 conducted a major reform within public transport in Hordaland (now Vestland). Achievements include the commencement of the

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in 2010 and several major route changes to optimize public transport in areas and corridors where there are most travellers. The changes have led to a significant growth in passenger numbers. Skyss introduced a new ticketing system in 2010, and in 2013 introduced an additional solution for smartphone tickets.

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