PASSENGERS on a Somerset bus this morning faced a wait in the rain when their bus broke down.

People on the 5.45am number 21 bus were stuck at North Petherton after the vehicle broke down.

Buses of Somerset, which operates the service, said the passengers were transferred to the next service.  

"We apologise for the inconvenience caused," a spokesperson said.

The 6.35am service from Taunton did not run as a result, they added.