Making a stand: Kalanick said he spoke briefly to Trump about the immigration order "and its issues for our community" and told the president he would not join the economic council.
SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON: Uber Technologies Inc chief executive officer Travis Kalanick quit President Donald Trump's business advisory group on Thursday amid mounting pressure from activists and employees who oppose the administration's immigration policies.
Critics included Uber drivers, many of whom are immigrants themselves.
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