There is a way we can use integration of forcing passengers to use the metro at stations.
The best example we have is any buses south of tyne terminate at Gateshead (only services that terminate at Newcastle and Market Street etc... )
Eg:- 21 56 X1 x21 etc ...
Have a deal with Metro where During the tyne bridge disruption buses terminate and start at Gateshead the tickets are valid to use the metro to station's Haymarket Momument and central station
Cross services buses like 1 may need to split service short to medium term this will improve reliability as no doubt there will be massive queues and delays
We often see services terminating at Gateshead if they are running late to get back to timetable
Also bear in mind new trains should be more reliable and it is a boost to Gateshead town centre with footfall
RE: Go North East: Service Suggestions v2