Skyss is the public authority that plans, purchases and markets the public transport services governed by the county authority in Vestland, Norway. 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, covering bus, light rail (“Bybanen”), 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.