Surge pricing is increasingly being used in restaurants and movie theaters, making everyday activities much more expensive

• Dynamic pricing is being used to set prices for activities beyond ridesharing and concert tickets. 
• One family was asked to pay $418.90 to go bowling, The Wall Street Journal reported.
• Experts warned businesses would most likely implement surge pricing in response to the pandemic.

Surge pricing can be a headache for those trying to hail Ubers after sporting events or booking a flight after a treacherous weather event. But now, the pricing method is spreading to other places, like bowling alleys, restaurants, and golf courses, The Wall Street Journal reported.