I've had full size singles on the 700 (Mercs, Versa, Scania and Streetlite) and whilst doable, there are some 'tight' bits. From memory, turning left under the low bridge at St Peters Metro station, roundabout at Roker seafront in the summer if it ever goes back down there, turning left into Sunniside if there are cars parked in the loading bay and turning left out of St Marks Road.

Does the university contribute to the running costs of the Sunderland Connect services? Are the Student Uni minibuses still a thing?