Uber, trying to leave troubles behind, backs its CEO and pledges more diversity efforts

After a spate of turbulence, ride-hailing giant Uber made a point Tuesday of reaffirming its loyalty to Chief Executive Travis Kalanick and its commitment to having an inclusive workplace. "It's clear both Uber and the whole ride-sharing industry would not be where we are today without Travis," Uber board member Arianna Huffington told reporters during a conference call. She was responding to a question about whether Uber's board of directors would consider asking Kalanick to step down from his post, given the bumpy road down which he has led the San Francisco-based company. "The board has complete confidence in Travis. He started as a scrappy entrepreneur and now he has to bring about changes in himself," she said.