Travis Kalanick

Three Uber investors have asked Benchmark Capital to divest its shares & step down from Uber Technologies Inc's board

Uber unveiled steps aimed at restoring confidence in the scandal-plagued ridesharing giant

Uber's image, culture and practices have been largely defined by Kalanick's brash approach

The board's decisions follow a series of public-relations crises for the company

The scandal-tainted ride service is trying to plot a friendlier course with workers, riders and drivers

Uber is also investigating allegations of sexual harassment in its organization