A disturbing incident involving an 11-year-old boy with autism has been reported in New York. The child managed to book an Uber ride on his own, which dropped him off at John F. Kennedy International Airport.

The boy's parents are said to be both upset and relieved by the ordeal. Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that the boy was taken to the airport alone after booking the Uber ride early in the morning.

Further information about this incident can be found through KXAN, which initially reported the story.